IRIDIUM 39 (25042)

COSPAR: 1997-069D | Alt Name: Iridium 39

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 9, 1997

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC2W

Launch Vehicle

Delta 7920-10C

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

25042

International Designator

1997-069D

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:28:01 GMT

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Inclination

86.39°

Right Ascension

47.35°

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Argument of Perigee

107.93°

Period

99.32 min

Mean Motion

14.50 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

IRIDIUM 39

Alternative Name

Iridium 39

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 25042U 97069D   26185.01946632  .00000658  00000-0  16489-3 0  9997

2 25042  86.3889  47.3462 0019701 107.9330 252.4024 14.49788363504274

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Summary

IRIDIUM 39 is a communication satellite launched on November 9, 1997, from AFWTR SLC2W using a Delta 7920-10C launch vehicle. It has a configuration of LM-700A and was manufactured by MOTO/LMMS for the mission of communication purposes. The satellite measures 3.5 meters in length, with a diameter of 1 meter and a span of 5 meters. Its dry mass is recorded at 556 kilograms, and it had an initial launch mass of 662 kilograms. IRIDIUM 39 utilizes two deployable solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. The satellite's shape consists of a box configuration with two panels. It has an expected lifetime of 8 years and is owned by IRID.

Physical Characteristics

Length

3.5

Diameter

Span

Dry Mass

556

Launch Mass

662

Shape

Box + 2 Pan

Radar Cross Section

3.569

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Iridium SV039

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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