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IRIDIUM 9 (24838)
COSPAR: 1997-030C | Alt Name: Iridium 9
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 18, 1997
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/23
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/17S40
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
24838
International Designator
1997-030C
Decay Date
3/11/2003
Basic Satellite Info
Name
IRIDIUM 9
Alternative Name
Iridium 9
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
IRID
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
IRIDIUM 9 is a communication satellite with a NORAD catalog ID of 24838 and an object ID of 1997-030C. It was manufactured by MOTO/LMMS and has a configuration of LM-700A, launched on June 18, 1997, from the TYMSC site using a Proton-K/17S40 launch vehicle at LC81/23. The satellite measures 3.5 meters in length with a diameter of 1 meter and a span of 5 meters, having a dry mass of 556 kg and a launch mass of 662 kg. Its power source consists of two deployable solar arrays and batteries. IRIDIUM 9 has a box shape with two panels and an RCS value of 8.9075. The satellite was owned by IRID and operated for eight years, serving the purpose of communication as part of its mission.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3.5
Diameter
1
Span
5
Dry Mass
556
Launch Mass
662
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
8.9075
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Iridium SV009
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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