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LUCH (23426)
COSPAR: 1994-082A | Alt Name: Luch
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 16, 1994
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/23
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23426
International Designator
1994-082A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:03:18 GMT
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Inclination
14.74°
Right Ascension
354.47°
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Argument of Perigee
199.24°
Period
1437.71 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
LUCH
Alternative Name
Luch
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
VKS
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 23426U 94082A 26184.50230138 -.00000074 00000-0 00000-0 0 9995
2 23426 14.7432 354.4669 0005720 199.2398 160.7660 1.00159170115425
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The LUCH satellite, also known as KAUR-4 Al'tair, was launched on December 16, 1994, from the Tyuratam Space Center (TYMSC) using a Proton-K/DM-2 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 6.6 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 16 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 2,200 kg and its launch mass was 2,400 kg. LUCH is operated by VKS and manufactured by NPOPMR for communication and data relay purposes. It is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries, equipped with four SPT-70 Stationary Plasma Thrusters, and has a shape described as Cyl + 2 Pan + 2 Dish. The satellite's mission was planned to last five years from its launch date.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.6
Diameter
4.1
Span
16
Dry Mass
2200
Launch Mass
2400
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan + 2 Dish
Radar Cross Section
10
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Al'tair No. 13L
Purpose
Communication, data relay
Mission
Communication, data relay
Manufacturer
NPOPMR
Life Expectancy
5 years
Bus
KAUR-4 Al'tair
Configuration
KAUR-4
Motor
4 x SPT-70 Stationary Plasma Thrusters
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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