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GOES 9 (23581)
COSPAR: 1995-025A | Alt Name: GOES 9
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 23, 1995
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC36B
Launch Vehicle
Atlas I
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23581
International Designator
1995-025A
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:24:52 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
13.98°
Right Ascension
14.44°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
163.33°
Period
1457.46 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Velocity
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GOES 9
Alternative Name
GOES 9
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
NOAA
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 23581U 95025A 26183.72561265 -.00000184 00000-0 00000-0 0 9998
2 23581 13.9760 14.4370 0004917 163.3286 6.1668 0.98802060112910
Source: Celestrak
Summary
GOES 9 is a meteorology satellite operated by NOAA and launched on May 23, 1995, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using an Atlas I launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 4.5 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.5 meters, and spans 26.9 meters when deployed. It has a dry mass of 977 kilograms and a launch mass of 2105 kilograms. GOES 9 is equipped with deployable solar arrays and batteries for power generation and features an SSL-1300 configuration on the FS-1300 bus, manufactured by LOR. The satellite's shape consists of a box structure combined with panels and antennas. It was designed for meteorological purposes and carries the GOES J payload.
Physical Characteristics
Length
4.5
Diameter
2.5
Span
26.9
Dry Mass
977
Launch Mass
2105
Shape
Box + Pan + Ant
Radar Cross Section
12.9365
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
GOES J
Purpose
Meteorology
Mission
Meteorology
Manufacturer
LOR
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
FS-1300
Configuration
SSL-1300
Motor
R-4D-11
Equipment
?
Power System
Deployable solar array, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
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