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SKYNET 2B (07547)
COSPAR: 1974-094A | Alt Name: Skynet IIB
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 23, 1974
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2313
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07547
International Designator
1974-094A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:58:01 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
3.49°
Right Ascension
280.44°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
218.10°
Period
1434.78 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SKYNET 2B
Alternative Name
Skynet IIB
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
MOD
Country
United Kingdom
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 07547U 74094A 26200.99863156 -.00000358 00000+0 00000+0 0 9999
2 07547 3.4904 280.4363 0003113 218.1005 269.1266 01.00363844125094
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
2.1
Diameter
1.9
Span
2.1
Dry Mass
200
Launch Mass
221
Shape
Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
3.1698
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Skynet IIB
Purpose
Military communication
Mission
Military communication
Manufacturer
MARCO
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Skynet 2
Configuration
Skynet-2 Bus
Motor
Star 24
Equipment
?
Power System
Solar cells (body mounted), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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