Launch Date
November 12, 1997
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC200/39
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM-2M
NORAD ID
25046
International Designator
1997-070B
Decay Date
11/13/1997
Name
SL-12 PLAT
Alternative Name
Perekhodnik
Type
Status
Owner
VKSR
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
7.7734
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Sredniy perekhodnik
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
RKKE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Adapter
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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