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XTAR-EUR (28542)
COSPAR: 2005-005A | Alt Name: XTAR-EUR
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 12, 2005
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA3
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28542
International Designator
2005-005A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:04:04 GMT
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Inclination
4.38°
Right Ascension
76.58°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
13.34°
Period
1454.53 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
XTAR-EUR
Alternative Name
XTAR-EUR
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
XTAR
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 28542U 05005A 26184.41949447 -.00000144 00000-0 00000-0 0 9994
2 28542 4.3809 76.5843 0003459 13.3374 346.4861 0.99000804 78313
Source: Celestrak
Summary
XTAR-EUR is a communication satellite designated as NORAD_CAT_ID 28542 and OBJECT_ID 2005-005A. It was built by LOR using the SSL-1300 bus configuration and launched on February 12, 2005, from ELA3 at FRGUI (Guiana Space Centre) via Ariane 5ECA launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 5.4 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 31.4 meters. Its dry mass is 1412 kg, with a launch mass of 3631 kg. Equipped with 12 X-band transponders for communication purposes, XTAR-EUR has two deployable solar arrays generating 5773 W at the beginning of life (BOL), along with batteries to maintain power supply. The satellite's shape is described as a box with two panels and it is owned by XTAR. Its mission aims to provide communication services for a projected lifetime of 15 years, utilizing an R-4D-11-164 motor for propulsion.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5.4
Diameter
2.8
Span
31.4
Dry Mass
1412
Launch Mass
3631
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
20.5646
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
XTAR-EUR
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
LOR
Life Expectancy
15 years
Bus
SSL-1300
Configuration
SSL-1300
Motor
R-4D-11-164
Equipment
12 X-band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays (4 part), 5773 W (BOL), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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