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MS 1-TK (MIKRON) (28507)
COSPAR: 2004-052C | Alt Name: MK-1TS Mikron
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 24, 2004
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC32/2
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28507
International Designator
2004-052C
Decay Date
9/30/2005
Basic Satellite Info
Name
MS 1-TK (MIKRON)
Alternative Name
MK-1TS Mikron
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NKAU
Country
Ukraine
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The MS 1-TK (MIKRON) satellite, also known as MK-1TS Mikron, is a Ukrainian spacecraft with NORAD ID 28507 and OBJECT ID 2004-052C. Launched on December 24, 2004, from the PLMSC launch site using the Tsiklon-3 vehicle, it has a bus design of MK-1 and configuration MS-1-TK. The satellite measures approximately 1 meter in length with a diameter of 0.4 meters and a span of 5 meters. It weighs 66 kilograms at launch and in its dry state. Its purpose is Ocean Observation, carrying the KS5-MF2 payload and powered by four deployable fixed solar arrays along with batteries. The satellite has a box shape with an antenna and a radar cross-section (RCS) value of 0.852 square meters. It was manufactured by YUZHUA for NKAU, aimed at observing the oceans to gather data relevant to oceanographic studies.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
0.4
Span
5
Dry Mass
66
Launch Mass
66
Shape
Box + Ant
Radar Cross Section
0.852
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
KS5-MF2
Purpose
Ocean Observation
Mission
Ocean Observation
Manufacturer
YUZHUA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
MK-1
Configuration
MS-1-TK
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
4 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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