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EUTELSAT 16C (26243)
COSPAR: 2000-019A | Alt Name: Sesat
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 17, 2000
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC200/39
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM-2M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26243
International Designator
2000-019A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:00:40 GMT
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Inclination
10.92°
Right Ascension
45.90°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
144.08°
Period
1455.19 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
EUTELSAT 16C
Alternative Name
Sesat
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
EUTEL
Country
EUTELSAT
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 26243U 00019A 26184.83379661 -.00000057 00000-0 00000-0 0 9994
2 26243 10.9186 45.8990 0004354 144.0820 230.7374 0.98956014 95512
Source: Celestrak
Summary
EUTELSAT 16C (also known as Sesat) is a communication satellite with NORAD ID 26243 and OBJECT_ID 2000-019A, designed by NPOPMR under the configuration of MSS-2500-GSO. Launched on April 17, 2000, from TYMSC's LC200/39 launch pad using a Proton-K/DM-2M launch vehicle, it reached its stable orbit one day later. The satellite measures 6.1 meters in length with a diameter of 3.6 meters and a span of 27 meters. It carries equipment including 18 Ku-band transponders and is powered by two deployable solar arrays along with batteries. With an operational lifetime expected to be 10 years, EUTELSAT 16C weighs 2400 kg dry and had a launch mass of 2600 kg. The satellite's propulsion system comprises 8 x SPT-100 Stationary Plasma Thrusters. Its shape is described as cylindrical with two panels (Cyl + 2 Pan). Owned by EUTEL, it serves communication purposes in space.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.1
Diameter
3.6
Span
27
Dry Mass
2400
Launch Mass
2600
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
0.003
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
SESAT
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
NPOPMR
Life Expectancy
10 years
Bus
MSS-2500-01GSO
Configuration
MSS-2500-GSO (MSS-727)
Motor
8 x SPT-100 Stationary Plasma Thrusters
Equipment
18 Ku-band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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