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SALYUT 4 (07591)
COSPAR: 1974-104A | Alt Name: Salyut-4
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
December 26, 1974
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/24
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07591
International Designator
1974-104A
Decay Date
2/2/1977
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SALYUT 4
Alternative Name
Salyut-4
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NPOE
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
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.
Physical Characteristics
Length
13.1
Diameter
4.2
Span
13.1
Dry Mass
18500
Launch Mass
18500
Shape
Step Cyl + 3 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
DOS-4
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ZIKH
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Almaz
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
KTDU-66
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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