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GARUDA 1 (26089)
COSPAR: 2000-011A | Alt Name: Garuda 1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 12, 2000
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/23
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM-2M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26089
International Designator
2000-011A
Epoch
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Inclination
9.69°
Right Ascension
63.66°
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Argument of Perigee
54.80°
Period
1441.32 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GARUDA 1
Alternative Name
Garuda 1
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
ACES
Country
Indonesia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 26089U 00011A 26185.10086499 -.00000282 00000-0 00000-0 0 9999
2 26089 9.6934 63.6635 0000967 54.7952 307.3165 0.99908656 41834
Source: Celestrak
Summary
GARUDA 1 is a communication satellite, also known as Garuda 1, operated by ACES and manufactured by LMCSS. It was launched on February 12, 2000, from the TYMSC launch site using the Proton-K/DM-2M vehicle from LC81/23 pad. The satellite has a length of 6 meters, diameter of 3.6 meters, and span of 25 meters. Its dry mass is 2,200 kg with an initial launch mass of 4,500 kg. It features 88 L-band transponders (with the potential for 110), two deployable solar arrays, batteries for power storage, and a Box + 2 Pan + 2 Dish shape design. The satellite's operational lifetime is projected to be 12 years, with its primary mission being communication services.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6
Diameter
3.6
Span
25
Dry Mass
2200
Launch Mass
4500
Shape
Box + 2 Pan + 2 Dish
Radar Cross Section
16.0243
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Garuda 1
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
LMCSS
Life Expectancy
12 years
Bus
A2100AXX
Configuration
A2100AXX
Motor
Leros 1C
Equipment
88 (+22) L-band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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