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IRIDIUM 6 (24794)
COSPAR: 1997-020C | Alt Name: Iridium 6
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 5, 1997
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 7920-10C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
24794
International Designator
1997-020C
Decay Date
12/23/2017
Basic Satellite Info
Name
IRIDIUM 6
Alternative Name
Iridium 6
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
IRID
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
IRIDIUM 6 is a communication satellite launched by Iridium LLC on May 5, 1997, from Vandenberg Air Force Base using a Delta 7920-10C launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 3.5 meters in length with a diameter of 1 meter and a span of 5 meters. It has a dry mass of 556 kg and was launched with a total mass of 662 kg. IRIDIUM 6 is part of the LM-700A configuration based on the LM700 bus, manufactured by MOTO/LMMS for communication purposes. The satellite's power system includes two deployable solar arrays and batteries. Its shape consists of a box with two panels and has an RCS (Reaction Control System) value of 3.2266. The mission lifespan was expected to be around 8 years, with the primary purpose being to facilitate global communication services as part of the Iridium constellation system.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3.5
Diameter
1
Span
5
Dry Mass
556
Launch Mass
662
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
3.2266
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Iridium SV006
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
MOTO/LMMS
Life Expectancy
8 years
Bus
LM700
Configuration
LM-700A
Motor
?
Equipment
?
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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