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PROGRESS-MS 07 (42971)
COSPAR: 2017-065A | Alt Name: Progress MS-07
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 14, 2017
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
42971
International Designator
2017-065A
Decay Date
4/26/2018
Basic Satellite Info
Name
PROGRESS-MS 07
Alternative Name
Progress MS-07
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
RKKE
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The PROGRESS-MS 07 (Progress MS-07) satellite, identified by NORAD CAT ID 42971 and OBJECT_ID 2017-065A, was launched on October 14, 2017, from the LC31 launch pad at TYSMC using a Soyuz-2-1A launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 7.9 meters in length with a diameter and span also measuring 7.9 meters. It had a dry mass of 4,325 kg and a launch mass of 4,879 kg. Manufactured by PROGT for RKKE, the mission of this cargo spacecraft is to deliver supplies using its configuration known as Progress 7K-TGM No. 437. The satellite's power system includes two deployable fixed solar arrays and batteries, supporting its cylindrical shape with sphere, cone, and two panel components.
Physical Characteristics
Length
7.9
Diameter
2.7
Span
7.9
Dry Mass
4325
Launch Mass
4879
Shape
Cyl + Sphere + Cone + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Progress 7K-TGM No. 437
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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