Space Brief 21 Mar 2025
Today's highlights include SpaceX's new rocket-reuse record with a spy satellite launch, Space Force's funding strategies, and a European defense summit addressing security concerns.
Launch Date
October 7, 2010
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-FG
NORAD ID
37183
International Designator
2010-052A
Decay Date
3/16/2011
Name
SOYUZ-TMA 01M
Alternative Name
Soyuz TMA-01M
Type
Status
Owner
RKKE
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
7.9
Diameter
2.7
Span
10.6
Dry Mass
2850
Launch Mass
2895
Shape
Cyl + Cone + Sphere + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
3.9811
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Soyuz 11F732A47 No. 701
Purpose
Crewed spacecraft
Mission
Crewed spacecraft
Manufacturer
RKKE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
7K-STMA A47
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
SA
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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