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PROGRESS-M 22 (23035)
COSPAR: 1994-019A | Alt Name: Progress M-22
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 22, 1994
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23035
International Designator
1994-019A
Decay Date
5/23/1994
Basic Satellite Info
Name
PROGRESS-M 22
Alternative Name
Progress M-22
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
RKKE
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The PROGRESS-M 22 satellite, also known as Progress M-22, was launched on March 22, 1994, from the Tyuratam Space Center (TYMSC), Launch Pad LC1, using a Soyuz-U launch vehicle. This cargo spacecraft, manufactured by RKKE, has a configuration of BUS: 7K-TGM and measures 7.9 meters in length with a diameter of 2.7 meters and a span of 7.9 meters. It was equipped with deployable fixed solar arrays and batteries for power generation. At launch, the satellite had a mass of 7103 kg and a dry mass of 4500 kg. Its shape is described as Sphere + Cone + Cyl + Pan, and it uses the KTDU-80 (S5.80) motor. The purpose of this satellite was to deliver cargo with its payload designated as Progress 7K-TGM No. 222.
Physical Characteristics
Length
7.9
Diameter
2.7
Span
7.9
Dry Mass
4500
Launch Mass
7103
Shape
Sphere + Cone + Cyl + Pan
Radar Cross Section
11.14
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Progress 7K-TGM No. 222
Purpose
Cargo
Mission
Cargo
Manufacturer
RKKE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
7K-TGM
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
KTDU-80 (S5.80)
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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