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MOLNIYA 1-93 (28163)
COSPAR: 2004-005A | Alt Name: Molniya-1T
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 18, 2004
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC16/2
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28163
International Designator
2004-005A
Decay Date
4/16/2016
Basic Satellite Info
Name
MOLNIYA 1-93
Alternative Name
Molniya-1T
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
KVR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
MOLNIYA 1-93, also known as Molniya-1T, is a communication satellite manufactured by NPOPMR and owned by KVR. Launched on February 18, 2004, from the PLMSC launch site using a Molniya 8K78M vehicle, this satellite has dimensions of 4 meters in length, 2 meters in diameter, and spans 5 meters. It weighs 1650 kg at launch with a dry mass of 1600 kg. The satellite is equipped with 6 deployable solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Its design includes a cylindrical body plus six panels, providing it with an RCS area of 12.4329 square meters. MOLNIYA 1-93 was designed to operate for approximately three years in its mission focused on communication purposes.
Physical Characteristics
Length
4
Diameter
2
Span
5
Dry Mass
1600
Launch Mass
1650
Shape
Cyl + 6 Pan
Radar Cross Section
12.4329
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Molniya-1T No. 100L
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
NPOPMR
Life Expectancy
3 years
Bus
Molniya-1T
Configuration
KAUR-2
Motor
Molniya DU
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
6 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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