IRIDIUM 94 (27374)

COSPAR: 2002-005C | Alt Name: Iridium 94
DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 11, 2002

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC2W

Launch Vehicle

Delta 7920-10C

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

27374

International Designator

2002-005C

Decay Date

4/18/2018

Basic Satellite Info

Name

IRIDIUM 94

Alternative Name

Iridium 94

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

IRIDS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary
IRIDIUM 94 is a communication satellite with the NORAD catalog ID 27374 and object identifier 2002-005C. It was launched on February 11, 2002, from AFWTR using a Delta 7920-10C launch vehicle from SLC2W. The satellite is part of the LM700 bus series with a configuration type of LM-700A and has dimensions of 3.5 meters in length, 1 meter in diameter, and a span of 5 meters. It was manufactured by MOTO and operated for an expected lifespan of 8 years. At launch, it had a mass of 655 kilograms with a dry mass of 556 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Its shape consists of a box design with two panels. Owned by IRIDS, the payload Iridium SV094 serves communication purposes. The motor type used is Primex EHT.
Physical Characteristics

Length

3.5

Diameter

1

Span

5

Dry Mass

556

Launch Mass

655

Shape

Box + 2 Pan

Radar Cross Section

3.1597

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Iridium SV094

Purpose

Communication

Mission

Communication

Manufacturer

MOTO

Life Expectancy

8 years

Bus

LM700

Configuration

LM-700A

Motor

Primex EHT

Equipment

?

Power System

2 deployable solar arrays, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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