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PROGRESS-M 63 (32484)
COSPAR: 2008-004A | Alt Name: Progress M-63
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 5, 2008
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U-PVB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
32484
International Designator
2008-004A
Decay Date
4/7/2008
Basic Satellite Info
Name
PROGRESS-M 63
Alternative Name
Progress M-63
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
RKKE
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The PROGRESS-M 63 (Progress M-63) satellite was launched on February 5, 2008, from Tyuratam (TYMSC), Launch Pad LC1, using the Soyuz-U-PVB launch vehicle. It is a cargo spacecraft operated by RKKE and manufactured by PROGT in Russia. The satellite's dimensions are 7.9 meters in length with a diameter of 2.7 meters and spans 7.9 meters. Its dry mass is 4600 kg, while its launch mass was 7270 kg. It uses two deployable fixed solar arrays and batteries for power. The satellite's shape consists of a sphere, cone, cylinder, and two panels (Sphere + Cone + Cyl + 2 Pan). It carries the Progress 7K-TGM No. 363 payload and is equipped with a 11D428A motor.
Physical Characteristics
Length
7.9
Diameter
2.7
Span
7.9
Dry Mass
4600
Launch Mass
7270
Shape
Sphere + Cone + Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
4.623
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Progress 7K-TGM No. 363
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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