RESURS F-1M (25929)

COSPAR: 1999-054A | Alt Name: Resurs F-1M

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 28, 1999

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC43/4

Launch Vehicle

Soyuz-U-PVB

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

25929

International Designator

1999-054A

Decay Date

10/22/1999

Basic Satellite Info

Name

RESURS F-1M

Alternative Name

Resurs F-1M

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

PRIR

Country

Russia

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The RESURS F-1M satellite, also known as Resurs F-1M, was launched on September 28, 1999, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome LC43/4 launch pad using a Soyuz-U-PVB launch vehicle. With an identification number of NORAD_CAT_ID 25929 and OBJECT_ID 1999-054A, this satellite is part of the Resurs-F1 bus series configured with a Vostok / Zenit Capsule design. Manufactured by PROGT, it was designed for Earth Observation missions using film return technology. The satellite measures 6.5 meters in length and diameter, has a span of 6.5 meters, and weighs approximately 2375 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. It is powered by batteries and stabilized after its stable date on September 29, 1999. Its shape is described as a Sphere + DCone with an RCS (Reaction Control System) of 16.93. The mission's purpose involves Earth Observation using film return technology.

Physical Characteristics

Length

6.5

Diameter

2.4

Span

6.5

Dry Mass

2375

Launch Mass

2375

Shape

Sphere + DCone

Radar Cross Section

16.93

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Resurs F-1M No. 19L

Purpose

Earth Observation (film return)

Mission

Earth Observation (film return)

Manufacturer

PROGT

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Resurs-F1

Configuration

Vostok / Zenit Capsule

Motor

11D82M; S5.120 (maneuver module)

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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