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SATCOM C4 (22096)
COSPAR: 1992-057A | Alt Name: Satcom C4
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 31, 1992
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 7925
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22096
International Designator
1992-057A
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:24:45 GMT
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Inclination
13.76°
Right Ascension
16.10°
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Argument of Perigee
270.41°
Period
1454.24 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SATCOM C4
Alternative Name
Satcom C4
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
AMCG
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 22096U 92057A 26183.72552598 -.00000177 00000-0 00000-0 0 9991
2 22096 13.7647 16.0963 0001358 270.4149 256.9710 0.99020516125064
Source: Celestrak
Summary
SATCOM C4 is a communication satellite identified by NORAD_CAT_ID 22096 and OBJECT_ID 1992-057A, manufactured by GEEW for AMCG. Launched on August 31, 1992, from AFETR using Delta 7925 launch vehicle at LC17B, it is equipped with 24 (+4) C-band transponders and powered by two deployable solar arrays along with batteries. The satellite has a length of 1.6 meters, diameter of 1 meter, span of 14.3 meters, dry mass of 590 kg, and launch mass of 772 kg. Its shape is described as Box + 2 Pan with an RCS value of 6.3095. The satellite's lifetime ranges from 10 years to 12 years depending on the specific unit.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.6
Diameter
1
Span
14.3
Dry Mass
590
Launch Mass
772
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
6.3095
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Satcom C-4
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
GEEW
Life Expectancy
10 years (#5, 1R, 2R); 12 years (#C1, C3, C4, C5)
Bus
AS3000
Configuration
AS-3000
Motor
TE-M-700-18
Equipment
24 (+4) C-band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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