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SPEKTR-RG (44432)
COSPAR: 2019-040A | Alt Name: Spektr-RG
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 13, 2019
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/24
Launch Vehicle
Proton-M/DM-3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44432
International Designator
2019-040A
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SPEKTR-RG
Alternative Name
Spektr-RG
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ROSK
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SPEKTR-RG (also known as Spektr-RG) is an astronomy and X-ray satellite launched by ROSK on July 13, 2019, from the TYSMC launch site using a Proton-M/DM-3 launch vehicle at LC81/24. The spacecraft has dimensions of 6 meters in length, 4 meters in diameter, and spans 10 meters with its solar arrays deployed. It carries equipment including eROSITA and ART-XC instruments as part of the Spectrum X-Gamma payload. SPEKTR-RG has a launch mass of 2712 kilograms and a dry mass of 2352 kilograms. The satellite is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries, and its mission is set to last for 7.5 years. Manufactured by NPOLO, it operates in space with the primary purpose of conducting astronomical X-ray observations.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
4
Span
10
Dry Mass
2352
Launch Mass
2712
Shape
Cyl+panels
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Spectrum X-Gamma
Purpose
Astronomy, X-Ray
Mission
Astronomy, X-Ray
Manufacturer
NPOLO
Life Expectancy
7.5 years
Bus
Navigator
Configuration
Navigator-Bus
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
eROSITA, ART-XC
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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