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IRIDIUM 28 (24948)
COSPAR: 1997-051E | Alt Name: Iridium 28
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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
24948
International Designator
1997-051E
Epoch
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Inclination
86.40°
Right Ascension
340.82°
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Argument of Perigee
91.92°
Period
100.16 min
Mean Motion
14.38 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
IRIDIUM 28
Alternative Name
Iridium 28
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
IRID
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 24948U 97051E 26185.18331495 .00000377 00000-0 11874-3 0 9996
2 24948 86.3974 340.8187 0001654 91.9153 268.2235 14.37710078508729
Source: Celestrak
Summary
IRIDIUM 28 is a communication satellite with the OBJECT_ID 1997-051E and belongs to the LM-700A configuration. Launched by MOTO/LMMS on September 14, 1997, from TYMSC using the Proton-K/17S40 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 556 kg and a launch mass of 662 kg. The satellite measures 3.5 meters in length with a diameter of 1 meter and a span of 5 meters. It is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. Its shape consists of a box design with two panels, featuring an RCS (Reaction Control System) value of 3.695. The satellite has been operational for approximately 8 years and belongs to the owner IRID.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3.5
Diameter
1
Span
5
Dry Mass
556
Launch Mass
662
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
3.695
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Iridium SV028
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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