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AGILA 1 (PALAPA B2P) (17706)
COSPAR: 1987-029A | Alt Name: Palapa B2P
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 20, 1987
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 3920/PAM
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
17706
International Designator
1987-029A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:54:27 GMT
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Inclination
14.36°
Right Ascension
348.06°
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Argument of Perigee
56.80°
Period
1441.17 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
AGILA 1 (PALAPA B2P)
Alternative Name
Palapa B2P
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
PER
Country
Indonesia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 17706U 87029A 26184.78782370 -.00000272 00000-0 00000-0 0 9992
2 17706 14.3633 348.0553 0002376 56.7989 127.1849 0.99918488 42692
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Summary
AGILA 1 (PALAPA B2P) is a communication satellite launched on March 20, 1987, from Launch Pad LC17B at the Air Force Eastern Test Range using a Delta 3920/PAM launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 6.9 meters in length and diameter with a span of 6.9 meters, has a dry mass of 500 kilograms, and was equipped with 24 C-band transponders. It was manufactured by HSES for Indonesia (ID) and operated under the ownership of PER. The satellite's power system consists of solar cells mounted on its body and drop-skirt, along with batteries, providing it with a stable configuration from launch onward. AGILA 1 is cylindrical in shape and has an RCS value of 22.5154.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.9
Diameter
2.2
Span
6.9
Dry Mass
500
Launch Mass
660
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
22.5154
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Palapa B2P
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
HSES
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
HS-376
Configuration
HS-376
Motor
TE-M-700-17
Equipment
24 C-band transponders
Power System
Solar cells (body mounted and drop-skirt), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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