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The scientific goal of Koronas F is to
conduct complex research of the powerful dynamic processes of the
solar activity (active regions, flares, mass ejections) in the
broad range of spectrum from radio to gamma rays, study solar
cosmic rays accelerated in the solar active phenomena as well as
conditions for their release, propagation into the IMF and
influence on the Earth's magnetosphere. Helioseismology of the Sun
interior is also among the main research targets.
The CORONAS Project was designed
with the provision for three consecutive launches of the similar
spacecraft, the Orbiting Solar Observatory. The three stages of
the Project where named Koronas
I, Koronas
F and Photon. The first of the
three satellites, Koronas I,
was successfully launched on March 2, 1994 from the Plesetsk
Cosmodrome.
Countries
taking part in the international project Koronas F include Russia,
Ukraine, Georgia, Slovakia, Poland, Germany, France, United
Kingdom, USA. The lead institute is Russia's IZMIRAN (Institute of
Terrestrial Magnetism, Ionosphere and Radio wave
Propagation).
Koronas
F
Complex
Orbital
Near-Earth
Observations
of Activity
of the Sun
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SATELLITE
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| Int'l Designation |
2001-032A
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Launched
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| Owner / Sponsor |
IZMIRAN
(Institute of Terrestrial Magnetism, Ionosphere and Radio
wave Propagation)
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| Mission |
Science
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| Satellite Bus |
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Custom
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| Launch Mass |
2260
kg (4981 lbm)
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| Mission Orbit |
LEO
/ 500 km (270 nmi) circular
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82.5°
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| Design Life |
1
year
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| Power (EOL) |
1.100
kW
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LAUNCH
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| Launch Vehicle
Model |
Tsiklon
3 |
| Launch Date / Time |
2001
July 31
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0800
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FINANCIAL
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| Satellite cost |
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| Web Links |
Koronas
F Home Page
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