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METEOSAT-8 (MSG-1) (27509)
COSPAR: 2002-040B | Alt Name: Meteosat 8
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 28, 2002
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA3
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 5G
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27509
International Designator
2002-040B
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:34:03 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
11.29°
Right Ascension
41.12°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
74.61°
Period
1470.83 min
Mean Motion
0.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
METEOSAT-8 (MSG-1)
Alternative Name
Meteosat 8
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
EUMET
Country
EUMETSAT
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 27509U 02040B 26185.06531736 -.00000068 00000-0 00000-0 0 9997
2 27509 11.2865 41.1186 0014306 74.6061 117.9674 0.97903618 87101
Source: Celestrak
Summary
METEOSAT-8 (MSG-1), also known as Meteosat 8, is a meteorological satellite operated by EUMET. Launched on August 28, 2002, from the ELA3 launch pad at French Guiana using an Ariane 5G launch vehicle, it has a cylindrical shape with dimensions of 2.4 meters in length and 3.2 meters in diameter and span. The satellite is spin-stabilized and equipped with solar cells for power generation along with batteries. It carries instruments such as SERVI and GERB and was manufactured by ALC. At launch, it had a mass of 2010 kg, while its dry mass is recorded at 1000 kg. The mission purpose focuses on meteorology, contributing to weather monitoring and forecasting.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.4
Diameter
3.2
Span
3.2
Dry Mass
1000
Launch Mass
2010
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
2.7114
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
MSG 1
Purpose
Meteorology
Mission
Meteorology
Manufacturer
ALC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
MSG
Configuration
Spin stabilized
Motor
S400 x2
Equipment
SERVI, GERB
Power System
Solar cells (body mounted), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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Stop Azimuth
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