MK-1TS

MK-1TS Micron
COSPAR ID2004-052C
SATCAT no.28507Edit this on Wikidata
Start of mission
Launch date24 December 2004
End of mission
Decay date30 September 2005

MK-1TS Micron (Ukrainian: МС-1-ТК Мікрон) was a small Ukrainian microsatellite manufactured by Yuzhmash. MK-1TS was launched on 24 December 2004, at 13:20 from the Plesetsk cosmodrome using a Cyclone-3 launch vehicle together with the Sich-1M satellite.[1] Both satellites were placed into incorrect orbits due to premature third stage cutoff. MK-1TS had a small on-board camera (MBTC-VD), to provide digital optical-electronic images in the panchromatic range.[2] One of its tasks was to work out a new system of orientation on the base of a magnetometer and electromagnets without using auxiliary devices.[3] The satellite remained active until 30 September 2005.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Tsyklon-2, 3 | 11K67, 11K68 | SL-11, 14, | F-1, 2". www.russianspaceweb.com. Retrieved 2018-11-13.
  2. ↑ "Мікросупутник дистанційного зондування землі з телевізійною камерою видимого діапазону МС-1-ТК "Мікрон"". www.nkau.gov.ua. Retrieved 2018-11-13.
  3. ↑ "Аэрокосмический портал Украины / Разработка спутников для дистанционного зондирования Земли". www.space.com.ua. Retrieved 2018-11-13.
  4. ↑ "Technical details for satellite MK-1TS". N2YO.com - Real Time Satellite Tracking and Predictions. Retrieved 2018-11-13.
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