X Report 28 Nov 2024
SpaceX advances with Starship, gains FCC approval for new services, and predicts a future shift in spacecraft dominance.
SOYUZ-TM 22 (23665)
COSPAR: 1995-047A | Alt Name: Soyuz TM-22
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
September 3, 1995
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23665
International Designator
1995-047A
Decay Date
2/29/1996
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SOYUZ-TM 22
Alternative Name
Soyuz TM-22
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
RKKE
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The Soyuz-TM 22 (OBJECT_ID: 1995-047A) is a crewed spacecraft launched on September 3, 1995, from the Tyuratam Space Center (TYMSC), Launch Pad LC1, using a Soyuz-U2 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 7.2 meters in length, 2.2 meters in diameter, and spans 10.6 meters with its solar arrays deployed. The spacecraft's dry mass is 2850 kg, which matches its launch mass, indicating no fuel or payload weight difference was recorded. It features a shape described as a sphere plus cone plus cylinder with two panels and utilizes two deployable fixed solar arrays for power generation alongside batteries. The Soyuz-TM 22 was manufactured by RKKE (Research & Production Association of Rocket Space Systems), aimed at crewed missions, and has an RCS (Reaction Control System) rated at 16.2 units. Its motor is the KTDU-80 (S5.80).
Physical Characteristics
Length
7.2
Diameter
2.2
Span
10.6
Dry Mass
2850
Launch Mass
2850
Shape
Sphere + Cone + Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
16.2
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Soyuz 7K-STM No. 71
Purpose
Crewed spacecraft
Mission
Crewed spacecraft
Manufacturer
RKKE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
7K-STM
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
KTDU-80 (S5.80)
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Satellite Articles
View All Posts »Learn more about satellites and other related topics.
Space Brief 28 Oct 2024
Explore China's ambitions to expand its Tiangong space station, NASA's next steps for the Europa Clipper mission, and ESA's efforts to support the European space industry. Discover the latest in satellite tracking and consider the fascinating findings on potential life on Mars.
Space Brief 27 Jun 2025
Today's Space Brief covers potential changes in the procurement strategies for the Space Force, developments in missile detection technology, and budgetary impacts on space programs.
Space Brief 22 Oct 2024
Today's Space Brief highlights SpaceX's 99th operational launch, China's calibration satellite launch, and Space Force's role in a commercial space age. Special spotlight on the satellite YAOGAN 1!
Space Brief 9 Sep 2024
Today's Space Brief explores new satellite launches, significant reentries, funding milestones, and critical policy updates.
Musk Locks In SpaceX Control With Trillion-Dollar Stake | KeepTrack X Report
Elon Musk moves to make himself unfireable at SpaceX as AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon back a rival D2D joint venture challenging Starlink Mobile.
SpaceX Wins $57M Military Crosslink Contract | KeepTrack X Report
SpaceX secures a $57M Pentagon contract for satellite crosslink demos while joining Golden Dome, America's costliest missile defense program.
US Military Likely Jamming Iran Satellite Comms | KeepTrack Space Brief
US military praised for space operations against Iran assessed as jamming or spoofing satellite communications. Electronic warfare effects invisible to orbital tracking data.