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CORONAS F (26873)
COSPAR: 2001-032A | Alt Name: Koronas F
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 31, 2001
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC32/2
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26873
International Designator
2001-032A
Decay Date
12/6/2005
Basic Satellite Info
Name
CORONAS F
Alternative Name
Koronas F
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
IKI/YUZHUA
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
CORONAS F, also known as Koronas F, is a science and solar satellite with the OBJECT_ID 2001-032A, launched on July 31, 2001, from Launch Complex 32/2 at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in Russia using a Tsiklon-3 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 5 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.3 meters with a span of 12 meters due to its solar arrays. It weighs 2,260 kg both at launch and dry mass. CORONAS F is operated by IKI/YUZHUA and was manufactured by YUZHU. The satellite's payload includes AUOS-SM-KF No. 701, and it features eight deployable fixed solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. Its shape consists of a cylinder topped by two panels, and it has an RCS (Reaction Control System) area of 15.5277 square meters. The mission focuses on scientific research related to the Sun.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
2.3
Span
12
Dry Mass
2260
Launch Mass
2260
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
15.5277
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
AUOS-SM-KF No. 701
Purpose
Science, solar
Mission
Science, solar
Manufacturer
YUZHUA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
AUOS
Configuration
AUOS-SM
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
8 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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