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PROGRESS-M 13M (37857)
COSPAR: 2011-062A | Alt Name: Progress M-13M
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 30, 2011
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U-PVB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
37857
International Designator
2011-062A
Decay Date
1/25/2012
Basic Satellite Info
Name
PROGRESS-M 13M
Alternative Name
Progress M-13M
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
RKKE
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The PROGRESS-M 13M (also known as Progress M-13M) satellite was launched on October 30, 2011, from the TYMSC launch site using a Soyuz-U-PVB launch vehicle. It has a configuration of BUS type 7K-TGM and is primarily used for cargo missions. The satellite measures 7.9 meters in length with a diameter of 2.7 meters, a span of 7.9 meters, and had a dry mass of 4325 kg at launch, with a total launch mass of 7282 kg. It is equipped with two deployable fixed solar arrays and batteries for power supply and was manufactured by PROGT in Russia. The satellite's shape consists of a sphere, cone, cylinder, and two panels, and it uses the 11D428A motor for propulsion.
Physical Characteristics
Length
7.9
Diameter
2.7
Span
7.9
Dry Mass
4325
Launch Mass
7282
Shape
Sphere + Cone + Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
7.6145
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Progress 7K-TGM No.413
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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