Magion 5

Also called C2-A

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General

Designation	24293 / 96050C
Launch date	29 Aug 1996 at 05:22 UT
Country of origin	CIS
Mission	Scientific: aurora study
Perigee/Apogee	782/19140 km
Inclination	62.8°
Period
Launch vehicle	Molniya M
Launch site	Plesetsk LC43
Mass at launch	58 kg

Had problems to unfold one of its solar panels. In May 1998, the satellite could finally be activated (by repeatedy sending telemetry commands).

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External resources

sat-index articles

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