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SOYUZ-TMA 08M (39125)
COSPAR: 2013-013A | Alt Name: Soyuz TMA-08M
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 28, 2013
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-FG
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39125
International Designator
2013-013A
Decay Date
9/11/2013
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SOYUZ-TMA 08M
Alternative Name
Soyuz TMA-08M
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
RKKE
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The Soyuz-TMA 08M, also known as Soyuz TMA-08M, is a crewed spacecraft manufactured by RKKE and launched on March 28, 2013, from the TYMSC launch site using the Soyuz-FG launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 7.9 meters in length, 2.7 meters in diameter, and a span of 10.6 meters. It weighs 2915 kg both at launch and dry mass. Its shape consists of a cylinder with a cone, sphere, and two panels. The spacecraft is powered by two deployable fixed solar arrays and batteries. Soyuz-TMA 08M was designated for crew transportation purposes as part of its mission.
Physical Characteristics
Length
7.9
Diameter
2.7
Span
10.6
Dry Mass
2915
Launch Mass
2915
Shape
Cyl + Cone + Sphere + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
0.003
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Soyuz 11F732A47 No. 708
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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