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RADUGA-1 7 (28194)
COSPAR: 2004-010A | Alt Name: Raduga-1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 27, 2004
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/23
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28194
International Designator
2004-010A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:27:17 GMT
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Inclination
13.70°
Right Ascension
20.62°
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Argument of Perigee
234.43°
Period
1436.76 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
RADUGA-1 7
Alternative Name
Raduga-1
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
KVR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 28194U 04010A 26185.22728404 .00000120 00000-0 00000-0 0 9993
2 28194 13.6968 20.6187 0004189 234.4340 134.7785 1.00225201 81596
Source: Celestrak
Summary
RADUGA-1 7, also known as Raduga-1, is a military communication satellite launched on March 27, 2004, from the TYMCS launch site using LC81/23 and a Proton-K/DM-2 launch vehicle. The satellite has a length of 5 meters, a diameter of 2 meters, and a span of 20 meters with a dry mass of 2200 kg and was launched with a total mass of 2500 kg. It is equipped with 6 Tor C-Band transponders and its power system consists of two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's design includes a step cylinder shape plus two panels, with an RCS of 12.5893 square meters. RADUGA-1 7 was manufactured by NPOPMR and is owned by KVR, operating under the Globus configuration for military communication purposes, with an expected lifetime of 3 years. The satellite's payload is identified as Globus No. 17L.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
2
Span
20
Dry Mass
2200
Launch Mass
2500
Shape
Step Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
12.5893
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Globus No. 17L
Purpose
Military Communication
Mission
Military Communication
Manufacturer
NPOPMR
Life Expectancy
3 years
Bus
Globus
Configuration
KAUR-3
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
6 Tor C-Band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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