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WESTAR 2 (07466)
COSPAR: 1974-075A | Alt Name: Westar 2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 10, 1974
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2914
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07466
International Designator
1974-075A
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:31:30 GMT
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Inclination
7.19°
Right Ascension
299.48°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
215.71°
Period
1441.99 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
WESTAR 2
Alternative Name
Westar 2
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
WUTC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 07466U 74075A 26201.64688597 -.00000302 00000+0 00000+0 0 9994
2 07466 7.1857 299.4818 0004253 215.7114 160.7869 00.99862171137998
Source: Celestrak
Summary
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.6
Diameter
1.9
Span
3.7
Dry Mass
220
Launch Mass
282
Shape
Cyl + Dish
Radar Cross Section
3.5455
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Westar 2
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
HSES
Life Expectancy
7 years
Bus
HS-333
Configuration
HS-333AS
Motor
FW5
Equipment
12 C-band transponders
Power System
Solar cells (body mounted), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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