Launch Date
September 30, 1993
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/23
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM-2
NORAD ID
22838
International Designator
1993-062C
Decay Date
10/1/1993
Name
SL-12 PLAT
Alternative Name
Perekhodnik
Type
Status
Owner
RVSNR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
4
Diameter
3.7
Span
4
Dry Mass
800
Launch Mass
800
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
4.727
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Sredniy perekhodnik
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ZIKH
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Adapter
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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