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MARISAT 3 (08882)
COSPAR: 1976-053A | Alt Name: Marisat 103
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 10, 1976
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2914
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
08882
International Designator
1976-053A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:35:38 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
7.65°
Right Ascension
300.81°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
334.15°
Period
1501.57 min
Mean Motion
0.96 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
MARISAT 3
Alternative Name
Marisat 103
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
COM
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 08882U 76053A 26200.69142160 -.00000171 00000+0 00000+0 0 9994
2 08882 7.6529 300.8112 0131694 334.1513 29.6611 00.95899704121477
Source: Celestrak
Summary
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Physical Characteristics
Length
1.6
Diameter
2.2
Span
3.8
Dry Mass
286
Launch Mass
360
Shape
Cyl + Dish
Radar Cross Section
3.0563
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Marisat B
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
HSES
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
HS-356
Configuration
HS-356
Motor
FW5
Equipment
1 L-band, 1 C-band, 3 UHF transponders
Power System
Solar cells (body mounted), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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