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PROGRESS-M1 2 (26301)
COSPAR: 2000-021A | Alt Name: Progress M1-2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 25, 2000
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U-PVB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26301
International Designator
2000-021A
Decay Date
10/15/2000
Basic Satellite Info
Name
PROGRESS-M1 2
Alternative Name
Progress M1-2
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
RKKE
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
PROGRESS-M1 2, also known as Progress M1-2, is a cargo satellite launched on April 25, 2000, from the Tyuratam Space Center (TYMSC), Launch Pad LC1, using a Soyuz-U-PVB launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 7.9 meters in length and diameter with a span of 7.9 meters, has a dry mass of 4,500 kg, and a launch mass of 7,150 kg. It was manufactured by PROGT for RKKE and is equipped with two deployable fixed solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The satellite's shape consists of a sphere, cone, cylinder, and two panels. Its mission purpose was to deliver cargo and it utilized the KTDU-80 (S5.80) motor. The satellite carries the payload Progress 7K-TGM1 No. 252 for its designated mission.
Physical Characteristics
Length
7.9
Diameter
2.7
Span
7.9
Dry Mass
4500
Launch Mass
7150
Shape
Sphere + Cone + Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
17.1
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Progress 7K-TGM1 No. 252
Purpose
Cargo
Mission
Cargo
Manufacturer
PROGT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
7K-TGM1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
KTDU-80 (S5.80)
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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