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IRIDIUM 63 (25286)
COSPAR: 1998-021B | Alt Name: Iridium 63
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 7, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/23
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/17S40
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
25286
International Designator
1998-021B
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:14:27 GMT
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Inclination
86.40°
Right Ascension
281.80°
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Argument of Perigee
95.25°
Period
100.22 min
Mean Motion
14.37 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
IRIDIUM 63
Alternative Name
Iridium 63
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 25286U 98021B 26185.26003695 .00000392 00000-0 12594-3 0 9994
2 25286 86.3979 281.8036 0002491 95.2534 264.8948 14.36898343478705
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The IRIDIUM 63 satellite, also known as Iridium SV063, is an LM-700A communication satellite owned by IRID and manufactured by MOTO/LMMS. It was launched on April 7, 1998, from the TYMSC launch site using a Proton-K/17S40 vehicle from LC81/23 pad. The satellite measures 3.5 meters in length with a diameter of 1 meter and a span of 5 meters, weighing 662 kg at launch and 556 kg dry mass. It is equipped with two deployable solar arrays for power generation and has an RCS of 3.4327. The satellite's configuration consists of a Box + 2 Pan shape and its mission was to provide communication services. With a lifespan of 8 years, IRIDIUM 63 played a role in the Iridium constellation, offering global voice and data communications coverage.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3.5
Diameter
1
Span
5
Dry Mass
556
Launch Mass
662
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
3.4327
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Iridium SV063
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
Map
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