X Report 27 Feb 2025
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rockets propel space exploration and connectivity forward with a moon landing mission, Starlink deployment, and readiness for another Starship launch trial.
HISPASAT 30W-4 (27528)
COSPAR: 2002-044A | Alt Name: Hispasat 1D
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
September 18, 2002
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC36A
Launch Vehicle
Atlas IIAS
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27528
International Designator
2002-044A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:24:53 GMT
Apogee
Calculating...
Perigee
Calculating...
Inclination
6.59°
Right Ascension
70.45°
Eccentricity
Calculating...
Argument of Perigee
140.45°
Period
1455.60 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
Latitude
Calculating...
Longitude
Calculating...
Altitude
Calculating...
Velocity
Calculating...
Polar Plot
3D Visualization
Basic Satellite Info
Name
HISPASAT 30W-4
Alternative Name
Hispasat 1D
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
HISP
Country
Spain
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 27528U 02044A 26184.76728361 .00000054 00000-0 00000-0 0 9994
2 27528 6.5934 70.4547 0047720 140.4476 210.2069 0.98928368 86902
Source: Celestrak
Summary
HISPASAT 30W-4, also known as Hispasat 1D, is a communication satellite with the OBJECT_ID 2002-044A and NORAD_CAT_ID 27528. It was launched on September 18, 2002, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (AFETR) at SLC36A using an Atlas IIAS launch vehicle. The satellite is part of a Spacebus 3000B2 configuration manufactured by ALC and owned by HISP. It has dimensions of 4.2 meters in length, 2.5 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. The dry mass is 1500 kilograms, with a launch mass of 3250 kilograms. Equipped with 28 Ku-band transponders and powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries, the satellite has a designed lifetime of 15 years but exceeded this to reach 17 years. The satellite's shape is described as Box + 2 Pan and its RCS (Reflectivity Cross Section) is 17.8442 square meters.
Physical Characteristics
Length
4.2
Diameter
2.5
Span
29
Dry Mass
1500
Launch Mass
3250
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
17.8442
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Hispasat 1D
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
ALC
Life Expectancy
15 years (design); 17 years (#1C reached)
Bus
Spacebus 3000B2
Configuration
Spacebus-3000B2
Motor
S400
Equipment
28 Ku-band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
Pass Duration
Satellite Articles
View All Posts »Learn more about satellites and other related topics.
Space Brief 30 Dec 2025
Today's briefing covers Rocket Lab's plans following a record-breaking year, efforts to recover NASA's MAVEN orbiter, and the potential relocation of space shuttle Discovery.
X Report 11 May 2025
SpaceX successfully launched 28 Starlink satellites from Florida, marking a significant milestone in their deployment strategy. This follows the recent launch of 26 satellites from California, highlighting ongoing expansion efforts.
Space Brief 3 Dec 2024
Today's Space Brief highlights the U.S. Air Force's $48 million investment in testing reentry capsules, a Pentagon-backed GPS alternative, and the Space Force's quest for funding autonomy.
Space Brief 14 Sep 2025
Today's highlights include SpaceX's 300th Starlink launch, NASA re-establishing contact with a TRACERS satellite, and budget concerns impacting the commercial remote sensing industry.
Space Brief 8 Jul 2025
Today's highlights include the cancellation of Starship landing plans, Planet Labs' defense expansion, and cutting-edge radiation-hardened tech for space and defense.
Space Force Eyes 30,000 Satellites by 2040 | KeepTrack Space Brief
Space Force projects 30,000-satellite orbital architecture by 2040 amid combat integration revelations. Gen. Saltzman confirms space operations were critical in Iran conflict.
X Report 18 Jan 2025
SpaceX faces setbacks with Starship Flight 7 as FAA launches an investigation, while future transportation policies might impact SpaceX operations. Meanwhile, the Starlink constellation continues strong.