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IRIDIUM 10 (24839)
COSPAR: 1997-030D | Alt Name: Iridium 10
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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
24839
International Designator
1997-030D
Decay Date
10/6/2018
Basic Satellite Info
Name
IRIDIUM 10
Alternative Name
Iridium 10
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
IRID
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
IRIDIUM 10 is a communication satellite with the NORAD catalog ID of 24839 and OBJECT_ID 1997-030D, operated by IRID (Iridium). Launched on June 18, 1997, from the Tymshchuk launch site at LC81/23 using a Proton-K/17S40 launch vehicle, this satellite has been in stable orbit since its launch date. It is based on an LM-700A configuration and was manufactured by MOTO/LMMS for communication purposes.
The satellite measures 3.5 meters in length with a diameter of 1 meter and spans 5 meters. At launch, it had a mass of 662 kilograms and has a dry mass of 556 kilograms. IRIDIUM 10 uses two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power generation.
The satellite's shape is described as Box + 2 Pan with an RCS (Reflective Cross Section) value of 3.7125, indicating its visibility from the ground. The mission involves communication services through its payload, Iridium SV010, and it was designed to operate for approximately 8 years in orbit.
The satellite's equipment and motor details are not specified. It is part of the US space program and contributes to a constellation providing global communication services.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3.5
Diameter
1
Span
5
Dry Mass
556
Launch Mass
662
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
3.7125
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Iridium SV010
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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