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MOLNIYA 3-49 (25379)
COSPAR: 1998-040A | Alt Name: Molniya-3
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 1, 1998
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/3
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
25379
International Designator
1998-040A
Decay Date
2/2/2011
Basic Satellite Info
Name
MOLNIYA 3-49
Alternative Name
Molniya-3
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
VKSR/GPKS
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
MOLNIYA 3-49, also known as Molniya-3 No. 61, is a communication satellite owned by VKSR/GPKS and manufactured by NPOPMR. Launched on July 1, 1998, from the PLMSC launch site using the Molniya 8K78M launch vehicle, it has a configuration of KAUR-2 and operates in a stable orbit since its launch date. The satellite measures 3.6 meters in length with a diameter of 1.6 meters and a span of 8.1 meters, weighing 1750 kg at launch and having a dry mass of 1700 kg. Its power system includes six deployable solar arrays generating 1000 W along with batteries. The satellite is equipped with the KDU-414A (S5.114) or 11D414NS motor and has an expected lifetime of three years. The shape of MOLNIYA 3-49 consists of a cylinder plus six panels, contributing to its RCS value of 6.3095.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3.6
Diameter
1.6
Span
8.1
Dry Mass
1700
Launch Mass
1750
Shape
Cyl + 6 Pan
Radar Cross Section
6.3095
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Molniya-3 No. 61
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
NPOPMR
Life Expectancy
3 years
Bus
Molniya-3
Configuration
KAUR-2
Motor
KDU-414A (S5.114) or 11D414NS
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
6 deployable solar arrays (1000 W), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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