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Class: Earth. Type: Environmental. Destination: Geosynchronous Orbit. Nation: Russia. Manufacturer: Korolev. A 15 metric ton maneuverable satellite, consisting of an engine unit and a satellite collection mechanism, would maneuver at geosynchronous altitude in orbits with inclinations of between 0 and 14 degrees. The spacecraft would collect dead communications satellites and move them from the geosynchronous orbit zone. An operating life of six months was expected. Mass: 15,000 kg (33,000 lb). Bibliography:
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