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PROGRESS-M1 7 (26983)
COSPAR: 2001-051A | Alt Name: Progress M1-7
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 26, 2001
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-FG
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26983
International Designator
2001-051A
Decay Date
3/20/2002
Basic Satellite Info
Name
PROGRESS-M1 7
Alternative Name
Progress M1-7
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
RKKE
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The PROGRESS-M1 7 (also known as Progress M1-7) is a cargo satellite launched by RKKE on November 26, 2001, from the Tyuratam Space Center LC1 using the Soyuz-FG launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 7.9 meters in length with a diameter of 2.7 meters and has a span of 7.9 meters. It had a launch mass of 7331 kg and a dry mass of 4488 kg. Manufactured by PROGT, the satellite is configured as a Sphere + Cone + Cyl + 2 Pan shape with an RCS (Reaction Control System) value of 3.2541. The Progress-M1 BUS carries the Progress 7K-TGM1 No. 256 payload and utilizes two deployable fixed solar arrays along with batteries for power. Its primary mission was to deliver cargo, and it was equipped with a 11D428A motor.
Physical Characteristics
Length
7.9
Diameter
2.7
Span
7.9
Dry Mass
4488
Launch Mass
7331
Shape
Sphere + Cone + Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
3.2541
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Progress 7K-TGM1 No. 256
Purpose
Cargo
Mission
Cargo
Manufacturer
PROGT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
7K-TGM1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
11D428A
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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