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METEOSAT-7 (24932)
COSPAR: 1997-049B | Alt Name: Meteosat 7
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 2, 1997
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 44LP
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
24932
International Designator
1997-049B
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:34:14 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
13.72°
Right Ascension
14.84°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
57.74°
Period
1464.74 min
Mean Motion
0.98 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
METEOSAT-7
Alternative Name
Meteosat 7
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
EUMET
Country
EUMETSAT
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 24932U 97049B 26184.85711006 -.00000166 00000-0 00000-0 0 9992
2 24932 13.7205 14.8430 0008662 57.7393 113.9034 0.98310799104918
Source: Celestrak
Summary
METEOSAT-7, also known as Meteosat 7, is a meteorology satellite operated by EUMET (European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites). It was launched on September 2, 1997, from Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, using an Ariane 44LP launch vehicle. The satellite has a cylindrical shape with dimensions of 3.2 meters in length and diameter of 2.1 meters, spanning 3.2 meters. It weighs 323 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 283 kilograms. METEOSAT-7 is equipped with MTP 1 payload for meteorological purposes, powered by solar cells mounted on its body and batteries. The satellite's attitude control system (AOCS) ensures stable orientation in space. It was manufactured by AESPC and remains operational for its intended mission of meteorology since its launch date.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3.2
Diameter
2.1
Span
3.2
Dry Mass
283
Launch Mass
323
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
6.5607
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
MTP 1
Purpose
Meteorology
Mission
Meteorology
Manufacturer
AESPC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Meteosat
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
AOCS
Equipment
?
Power System
Solar cells (body mounted), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
Pass Duration
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