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IRIDIUM 15 (24869)
COSPAR: 1997-034A | Alt Name: Iridium 15
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 9, 1997
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 7920-10C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
24869
International Designator
1997-034A
Decay Date
10/14/2018
Basic Satellite Info
Name
IRIDIUM 15
Alternative Name
Iridium 15
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
IRID
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
IRIDIUM 15 is a communication satellite, also known as Iridium SV015, launched on July 9, 1997, from AFWTR using the Delta 7920-10C launch vehicle. The satellite was manufactured by MOTO/LMMS and has a configuration of LM-700A with dimensions including a length of 3.5 meters, diameter of 1 meter, and span of 5 meters. It weighs 662 kg at launch and has a dry mass of 556 kg. The satellite is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. Its shape is described as Box + 2 Pan with an RCS value of 3.4911. IRIDIUM 15 was launched for communication purposes and has a mission lifetime of 8 years, owned by IRID.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3.5
Diameter
1
Span
5
Dry Mass
556
Launch Mass
662
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
3.4911
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Iridium SV015
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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