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WESTAR 5 (13269)
COSPAR: 1982-058A | Alt Name: Westar 5
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 9, 1982
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Delta 3910/PAM
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
13269
International Designator
1982-058A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:24:45 GMT
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Inclination
13.11°
Right Ascension
337.11°
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Argument of Perigee
275.86°
Period
1451.41 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
WESTAR 5
Alternative Name
Westar 5
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
WUTC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 13269U 82058A 26184.85052336 -.00000122 00000-0 00000-0 0 9993
2 13269 13.1123 337.1058 0016780 275.8583 258.1013 0.99214029119705
Source: Celestrak
Summary
WESTAR 5, also known as Westar 5, is a communication satellite with NORAD ID 13269 and OBJECT ID 1982-058A. Launched on June 9, 1982, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 17A using the Delta 3910/PAM launch vehicle, it was manufactured by HSES and is owned by WUTC. The satellite has a cylindrical shape with dimensions of 6.8 meters in length and 2.2 meters in diameter, weighing 552 kilograms at launch and 452 kilograms dry mass. It carries 24 C-band transponders for communication purposes and utilizes solar cells along with batteries for power generation. The satellite's RCS value is 3.0722, indicating its reflective surface area.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.8
Diameter
2.2
Span
6.8
Dry Mass
452
Launch Mass
552
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
3.0722
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Westar 5
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
HSES
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
HS-376
Configuration
HS-376
Motor
TE-M-700-5
Equipment
24 C-band transponders
Power System
Solar cells (body mounted and drop-skirt), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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