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ORBCOMM FM14 (25419)
COSPAR: 1998-046G | Alt Name: Orbcomm B2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 2, 1998
Launch Site
ERAS
Launch Pad
RW04/22
Launch Vehicle
Pegasus XL/HAPS
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
25419
International Designator
1998-046G
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:03:29 GMT
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Inclination
44.99°
Right Ascension
160.14°
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Argument of Perigee
2.81°
Period
99.99 min
Mean Motion
14.40 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ORBCOMM FM14
Alternative Name
Orbcomm B2
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
ORBC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 25419U 98046G 26185.21075663 .00001170 00000-0 41163-3 0 9997
2 25419 44.9938 160.1437 0002942 2.8095 357.2770 14.40168351459263
Source: Celestrak
Summary
ORBCOMM FM14, also known as Orbcomm B2, is a Microstar satellite manufactured by OSCG for communication M2M/IoT purposes and launched on August 2, 1998, from ERAS Launch Site using the Pegasus XL/HAPS launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 1 meter, and spans 4.3 meters with its solar arrays deployed. It had a launch mass and dry mass both equal to 42 kilograms. Its primary equipment includes an Orbcomm payload powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is cylindrical with two panels and antennas attached. ORBCOMM FM14 was owned by ORBC and was designed for a four-year lifetime in its mission.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.2
Diameter
1
Span
4.3
Dry Mass
42
Launch Mass
42
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan + Ant
Radar Cross Section
0.4833
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Orbcomm FM14
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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