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IRIDIUM 98 (27451)
COSPAR: 2002-031B | Alt Name: Iridium 98
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 20, 2002
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC133/3
Launch Vehicle
Rokot
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27451
International Designator
2002-031B
Decay Date
8/24/2018
Basic Satellite Info
Name
IRIDIUM 98
Alternative Name
Iridium 98
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
IRIDS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
IRIDIUM 98, also known as Iridium SV098, is a communication satellite launched on June 20, 2002, from PLMSC Launch Site LC133/3 using the Rokot launch vehicle. It was manufactured by MOTO and belongs to IRIDS. With dimensions of 3.5 meters in length, 1 meter in diameter, and a span of 5 meters, it has a dry mass of 556 kilograms and a launch mass of 655 kilograms. The satellite uses two deployable solar arrays for power generation along with batteries to support its mission requirements. Its shape is described as Box + 2 Pan with an RCS of 3.3916 square meters, and it was designed with the LM-700A configuration based on the LM700 bus. The satellite's motor is Primex EHT, and it has a planned lifetime of eight years for its communication mission.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3.5
Diameter
1
Span
5
Dry Mass
556
Launch Mass
655
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
3.3916
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Iridium SV098
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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