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YAMAL 101 (25896)
COSPAR: 1999-047A | Alt Name: Yamal-101
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 6, 1999
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/23
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM-2M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
25896
International Designator
1999-047A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:01:22 GMT
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Inclination
14.62°
Right Ascension
359.37°
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Argument of Perigee
63.56°
Period
1441.80 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAMAL 101
Alternative Name
Yamal-101
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
GAZC
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 25896U 99047A 26184.91761669 -.00000273 00000-0 00000-0 0 9998
2 25896 14.6170 359.3706 0087244 63.5639 340.2476 0.99875033 97973
Source: Celestrak
Summary
YAMAL 101 (also known as Yamal-101) is a communication satellite launched on September 6, 1999, from the Tyuratam Space Center (TYMSC), specifically Launch Pad LC81/23, using a Proton-K/DM-2M launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 2 meters in length and diameter with a span of 12 meters due to its solar arrays. It has a dry mass of 1200 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 1360 kilograms. YAMAL 101 is equipped with 12 C-band transponders for communication purposes, powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite is stabilized using eight SPT-70 Stationary Plasma Thrusters. It was manufactured by RKKE for Gazprom Space Systems (GAZC) and has a box shape with two panels. YAMAL 101's primary mission is to provide communication services.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2
Diameter
2
Span
12
Dry Mass
1200
Launch Mass
1360
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
1.739
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Yamal-100 No. 1
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
RKKE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Yamal 100
Configuration
USP Bus
Motor
8 x SPT-70 Stationary Plasma Thrusters
Equipment
12 C-band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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