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ORBCOMM FM11 (25114)
COSPAR: 1997-084C | Alt Name: Orbcomm A7
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 23, 1997
Launch Site
ERAS
Launch Pad
RW04/22
Launch Vehicle
Pegasus XL/HAPS
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
25114
International Designator
1997-084C
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:59:40 GMT
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Inclination
45.01°
Right Ascension
338.19°
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Argument of Perigee
352.83°
Period
99.53 min
Mean Motion
14.47 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ORBCOMM FM11
Alternative Name
Orbcomm A7
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
ORBC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 25114U 97084C 26184.79143911 .00001395 00000-0 42169-3 0 9990
2 25114 45.0145 338.1943 0003975 352.8270 7.2524 14.46745368496711
Source: Celestrak
Summary
ORBCOMM FM11, also known as Orbcomm A7, is a communication satellite designed for M2M/IoT purposes launched by OSCG on December 23, 1997, from the ERAS launch site using Pegasus XL/HAPS as the launch vehicle. With a configuration of MicroStar and dimensions including a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 1 meter, and span of 4.3 meters, it has a dry mass of 42 kilograms and carries an Orbcomm payload. The satellite is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries and was intended to operate for approximately four years. It features a cylindrical shape with two panels and antennas and has a radar cross-section (RCS) value of 0.7617 square meters. Owned by ORBC, the primary mission of this satellite is to facilitate communication services in the M2M/IoT sector.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.2
Diameter
1
Span
4.3
Dry Mass
42
Launch Mass
42
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan + Ant
Radar Cross Section
0.7617
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Orbcomm FM11
Purpose
Communication M2M/IoT
Mission
Communication M2M/IoT
Manufacturer
OSCG
Life Expectancy
4 years
Bus
Microstar
Configuration
MicroStar
Motor
?
Equipment
Orbcomm payload
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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