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MORELOS 1 (15824)
COSPAR: 1985-048B | Alt Name: Morelos 1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 17, 1985
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
15824
International Designator
1985-048B
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:06:25 GMT
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Inclination
13.94°
Right Ascension
342.85°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
141.68°
Period
1447.72 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
MORELOS 1
Alternative Name
Morelos 1
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
SCT
Country
Mexico
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 15824U 85048B 26184.92113139 -.00000139 00000-0 00000-0 0 9999
2 15824 13.9354 342.8518 0003269 141.6751 48.7422 0.99466517117411
Source: Celestrak
Summary
MORELOS 1 was a communication satellite launched by Mexico (SCT) on June 17, 1985, from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A using the Space Shuttle as its launch vehicle. The spacecraft measured 6.6 meters in length with a diameter of 2.2 meters and had a dry mass of 464 kilograms. It was equipped with 18 (+6) C-band transponders and 4 (+2) Ku-band transponders for communication purposes. MORELOS 1 had a launch mass of 612 kilograms, powered by solar cells mounted on the body and drop-skirt structure along with batteries. The satellite operated for approximately 9 years in its mission to provide communication services.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6.6
Dry Mass
464
Launch Mass
612
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
6.2328
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Morelos 1
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
HSES
Life Expectancy
9 years
Bus
HS-376
Configuration
HS-376
Motor
TE-M-700-17
Equipment
18 (+6) C-band transponders, 4 (+2) Ku-band transponders
Power System
Solar cells (body mounted and drop-skirt), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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