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PROGRESS-M 48 (27873)
COSPAR: 2003-039A | Alt Name: Progress M-48
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 29, 2003
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U-PVB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27873
International Designator
2003-039A
Decay Date
1/28/2004
Basic Satellite Info
Name
PROGRESS-M 48
Alternative Name
Progress M-48
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
RKKE
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The PROGRESS-M 48 (Progress M-48) is a cargo satellite launched on August 29, 2003, from the Tyuratam Space Center 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, and has a dry mass of 4600 kg and a launch mass of 7230 kg. It was manufactured by PROGT for RKKE and carries the Progress 7K-TGM No. 248 payload. The satellite is equipped with two deployable fixed solar arrays and batteries to power its systems. Its shape consists of a sphere, cone, cylinder, and two panels (Pan). The mission's purpose is to deliver cargo, and it uses an 11D428A motor for propulsion.
Physical Characteristics
Length
7.9
Diameter
2.7
Span
7.9
Dry Mass
4600
Launch Mass
7230
Shape
Sphere + Cone + Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
10.8948
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Progress 7K-TGM No. 248
Purpose
Cargo
Mission
Cargo
Manufacturer
PROGT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
7K-TGM
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
11D428A
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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