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ARABSAT-1DR (TELSTAR 3A) (14234)
COSPAR: 1983-077A | Alt Name: Telstar 301
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 28, 1983
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Delta 3920/PAM
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14234
International Designator
1983-077A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:22:49 GMT
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Inclination
13.77°
Right Ascension
341.86°
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Argument of Perigee
171.60°
Period
1446.92 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARABSAT-1DR (TELSTAR 3A)
Alternative Name
Telstar 301
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
ATTS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 14234U 83077A 26184.39085255 -.00000146 00000-0 00000-0 0 9999
2 14234 13.7723 341.8641 0025259 171.6009 188.4754 0.99521943 46507
Source: Celestrak
Summary
ARABSAT-1DR (also known as TELSTAR 3A or Telstar 301) is a communication satellite owned by ATTS and launched on July 28, 1983, from the AFETR launch site using the Delta 3920/PAM launch vehicle. It was manufactured by HSES with a configuration of HS-376 and equipped with 24 C-band transponders for communication purposes. The satellite has dimensions of 6.6 meters in length and span, and a diameter of 2.2 meters. At launch, it had a mass of 619 kilograms and a dry mass of 522 kilograms. It is powered by solar cells mounted on the body and drop-skirt, along with batteries for energy storage. The satellite's expected lifetime was 10 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6.6
Dry Mass
522
Launch Mass
619
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
2.5165
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Telstar 301
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
HSES
Life Expectancy
10 years
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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