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ARABSAT-1B (15825)
COSPAR: 1985-048C | Alt Name: Arabsat 1B
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 17, 1985
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
15825
International Designator
1985-048C
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:38:42 GMT
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Inclination
12.36°
Right Ascension
334.00°
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Argument of Perigee
31.69°
Period
1434.08 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARABSAT-1B
Alternative Name
Arabsat 1B
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
ARAB
Country
Arabsat
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 15825U 85048C 26184.81854321 -.00000359 00000-0 00000-0 0 9997
2 15825 12.3608 334.0043 0013752 31.6871 332.2517 1.00412579135601
Source: Celestrak
Summary
ARABSAT-1B is a communication satellite, also known as Arabsat 1B, operated by ARAB and manufactured by AESPC/FORDA. Launched on June 17, 1985, from LC39A at AFETR using a Space Shuttle launch vehicle, it became stable the following day. The satellite has dimensions of 2.3 meters in length, 1.5 meters in diameter, and spans 20.7 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. It carries a dry mass of 592 kg with a launch mass of 1270 kg. Equipped with 25 C-band transponders and 2 S-band transponders for communication purposes, ARABSAT-1B was designed to operate for approximately seven years in space. The satellite is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries, and it uses an R-4D-11 motor. With a shape described as Box + Pan + Ant, its reflective surface area (RCS) is 3.9211 square meters.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.3
Diameter
1.5
Span
20.7
Dry Mass
592
Launch Mass
1270
Shape
Box + Pan + Ant
Radar Cross Section
3.9211
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Arabsat 1B
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
AESPC/FORDA
Life Expectancy
7 years
Bus
Spacebus 100
Configuration
Spacebus-1000
Motor
R-4D-11
Equipment
25 C-band transponders, 2 S-band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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