Space Science Satellite

Spektr-R (RadioAstron), a Russian scientific satellite, has a radio telescope of 10 m (33 ft) diameter.

Name of SatelliteSpektr-R (RadioAstron)
PurposeSpace Science
ContractorLavochkin
Country of ContractorRussia
Launch Mass (kg.)3 660
Class of OrbitElliptical
Perigee (km)1 000
Expected Lifetime (yrs.)5
Date of Launch18.07.2011
Launch SiteBaikonur Cosmodrome
Launch VehicleZenit 3SLBF/Fregat SB
COSPAR Number2011-037A
NORAD Number37755

It designed Spektr-R for studying structure and dynamics of radio sources inside as well as outside the Milky Way.

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