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PROGRESS-M 56 (29057)
COSPAR: 2006-013A | Alt Name: Progress M-56
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 24, 2006
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U-PVB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
29057
International Designator
2006-013A
Decay Date
9/19/2006
Basic Satellite Info
Name
PROGRESS-M 56
Alternative Name
Progress M-56
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
RKKE
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The PROGRESS-M 56 (also known as Progress M-56) is a cargo spacecraft launched by Russia on April 24, 2006, from the Tyuratam launch site using Soyuz-U-PVB as the launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 7.9 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 7.9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 4,600 kg, while its launch mass was 7,260 kg. Manufactured by PROGT, this spacecraft was designed for cargo missions and powered by two deployable fixed solar arrays along with batteries. Its shape consists of a sphere, cone, cylinder, and two panels. The satellite is owned by RKKE and carries the Progress 7K-TGM No. 356 payload.
Physical Characteristics
Length
7.9
Diameter
2.7
Span
7.9
Dry Mass
4600
Launch Mass
7260
Shape
Sphere + Cone + Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
10.1849
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Progress 7K-TGM No. 356
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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