IRIDIUM 911 (24842)

COSPAR: 1997-030G | Alt Name: Iridium 11

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 18, 1997

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC81/23

Launch Vehicle

Proton-K/17S40

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

24842

International Designator

1997-030G

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:07:23 GMT

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Inclination

86.44°

Right Ascension

43.20°

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Argument of Perigee

263.92°

Period

99.44 min

Mean Motion

14.48 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

IRIDIUM 911

Alternative Name

Iridium 11

Type

Payload

Status

Non-operational

Owner

IRID

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 24842U 97030G   26184.88013251  .00000493  00000-0  12700-3 0  9997

2 24842  86.4433  43.1962 0011900 263.9244  96.0604 14.48129069530317

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Summary

The IRIDIUM 911 (also known as Iridium 11) satellite was launched on June 18, 1997, from the Tyuratam Space Center (TYMSC), Launch Pad LC81/23, using a Proton-K/17S40 launch vehicle. It has a configuration of LM-700A and is part of the Bus series LM700. The satellite measures 3.5 meters in length with a diameter of 1 meter and a span of 5 meters. Its dry mass is 556 kilograms, while its launch mass was 662 kilograms. It was manufactured by MOTO/LMMS for communication purposes and operates as part of the Iridium constellation, carrying the payload Iridium SV011. The power system includes two deployable solar arrays and batteries, and the satellite's shape is described as a box with two panels. Its lifetime expectancy is 8 years.

Physical Characteristics

Length

3.5

Diameter

Span

Dry Mass

556

Launch Mass

662

Shape

Box + 2 Pan

Radar Cross Section

3.8308

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Iridium SV011

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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