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SALYUT 5 (08911)
COSPAR: 1976-057A | Alt Name: Salyut-5
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 22, 1976
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/23
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
08911
International Designator
1976-057A
Decay Date
8/8/1977
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SALYUT 5
Alternative Name
Salyut-5
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
TSKBM
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
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
Technical Details
Payload
Almaz OPS-3
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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