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EXPRESS-AM1 (28463)
COSPAR: 2004-043A | Alt Name: Ekspress AM-1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 29, 2004
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC200/39
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM-2M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28463
International Designator
2004-043A
Epoch
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Inclination
11.49°
Right Ascension
39.82°
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Argument of Perigee
244.41°
Period
1451.64 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
EXPRESS-AM1
Alternative Name
Ekspress AM-1
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
KS
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 28463U 04043A 26184.89660461 -.00000278 00000-0 00000-0 0 9993
2 28463 11.4888 39.8188 0008909 244.4112 116.1331 0.99198365 78883
Source: Celestrak
Summary
EXPRESS-AM1, also known as Ekspress AM-1, is a communication satellite operated by KS and manufactured by NPOPMR in Russia. It was launched on October 29, 2004, from the Tyuratam Launch Complex (TYMSC) using a Proton-K/DM-2M launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 2 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 27 meters due to its solar arrays. It had a dry mass of 2200 kilograms and a launch mass of 2542 kilograms. Equipped with various transponders including Ku-band, C-Band, and L-band for communication purposes, EXPRESS-AM1 is designed to operate in geostationary orbit for approximately 12 years. The satellite's power system consists of two deployable solar arrays and batteries.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2
Diameter
2
Span
27
Dry Mass
2200
Launch Mass
2542
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
17.6011
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Ekspress AM-1
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
NPOPMR
Life Expectancy
12 years
Bus
Ekspress
Configuration
MSS-2500-GSO (MSS-767)
Motor
AOCS
Equipment
18 Ku-band (95 W), 1 C-Band (140 W), 8 C-band (40 W), 1 L-band (30 W) transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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