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FOTON-M 3 (32058)
COSPAR: 2007-040A | Alt Name: Foton-M No. 3
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 14, 2007
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U-PVB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
32058
International Designator
2007-040A
Decay Date
9/26/2007
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FOTON-M 3
Alternative Name
Foton-M No. 3
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
TSSKBP
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The FOTON-M 3 satellite, also known as Foton-M No. 3, was launched on September 14, 2007, from the Tyuratam Space Center LC1 using a Soyuz-U-PVB launch vehicle. This spacecraft is part of the Foton series with a Zenit bus configuration and is owned by TSSKBP. The satellite has dimensions of 6.5 meters in length and diameter, and its shape consists of a sphere plus a DCone. Its dry mass is 2515 kg, which is identical to its launch mass. The FOTON-M 3 carries out missions related to micro-gravity research using the Payload Foton No. 15L and powers itself through batteries. It was manufactured by TSSKBP and uses a 11D82M motor for propulsion.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.5
Diameter
2.4
Span
6.5
Dry Mass
2515
Launch Mass
2515
Shape
Sphere + DCone
Radar Cross Section
5.2849
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Foton No. 15L
Purpose
Micro-gravity
Mission
Micro-gravity
Manufacturer
TSSKBP
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Foton
Configuration
Zenit bus
Motor
11D82M
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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