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SOYUZ-TMA 06M (38871)
COSPAR: 2012-058A | Alt Name: Soyuz TMA-06M
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 23, 2012
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-FG
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
38871
International Designator
2012-058A
Decay Date
3/16/2013
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SOYUZ-TMA 06M
Alternative Name
Soyuz TMA-06M
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
RKKE
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The Soyuz-TMA 06M (OBJECT_ID: 2012-058A) is a crewed spacecraft launched on October 23, 2012, from the Tyuratam Space Center (TYMSC), specifically Launch Pad LC31. It was propelled into space by a Soyuz-FG launch vehicle and manufactured by RKKE. The satellite measures 7.9 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.7 meters, and spans up to 10.6 meters with its deployable components. Its dry mass is recorded as 2914 kg, identical to its launch mass. This spacecraft features a shape described as Cyl + Cone + Sphere + 2 Pan, powered by two deployable fixed solar arrays along with batteries for energy storage. The purpose of Soyuz-TMA 06M is to serve as a crewed spacecraft, and it was named "Soyuz TMA-06M" or alternately known as the Soyuz 11F732A47 No. 707 payload.
Physical Characteristics
Length
7.9
Diameter
2.7
Span
10.6
Dry Mass
2914
Launch Mass
2914
Shape
Cyl + Cone + Sphere + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
7.9433
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Soyuz 11F732A47 No. 707
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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