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IRIDIUM 27 (24947)
COSPAR: 1997-051D | Alt Name: Iridium 27
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 14, 1997
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/23
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/17S40
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
24947
International Designator
1997-051D
Decay Date
2/1/2002
Basic Satellite Info
Name
IRIDIUM 27
Alternative Name
Iridium 27
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
IRID
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
IRIDIUM 27 is a communication satellite launched on September 14, 1997, from the TYMSC launch site using the Proton-K/17S40 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 3.5 meters in length with a diameter of 1 meter and spans 5 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. It has a dry mass of 556 kg and was launched with a mass of 662 kg. IRIDIUM 27 is equipped with two deployable solar arrays for power generation, along with batteries to store energy. The satellite's design is based on the LM-700A configuration by MOTO/LMMS, featuring a box shape with two panels. It was deployed as part of the Iridium constellation for communication purposes and has an operational lifetime of 8 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3.5
Diameter
1
Span
5
Dry Mass
556
Launch Mass
662
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
7.6237
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Iridium SV027
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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