X Report 10 Dec 2025
SpaceX celebrates significant milestones in satellite launches and contemplates a historic IPO while actively participating in the competitive landscape of space technology and services.
Launch Date
June 24, 1974
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/23
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K
NORAD ID
07342
International Designator
1974-046A
Decay Date
1/24/1975
Name
SALYUT 3
Alternative Name
Salyut-3
Type
Status
Owner
TSKBM
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Length
14.5
Diameter
4.2
Span
14.5
Dry Mass
16000
Launch Mass
18900
Shape
Step Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Almaz OPS-2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ZIKH
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Almaz
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
OPS DU
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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