|
The
satellite spares are in an 667 km (360 nmi) storage orbit, and
will not be raised to their 780 km (421 nmi) operational orbit
until needed.
| Iridium
90
|
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SPACECRAFT
|
| Int'l Designation |
2002 005A
|
Launched
|
| Owner / Sponsor |
Iridium
Satellite LLC
|
| Mission |
Telecommunications
|
| Manufacturer / Model |
Lockheed
Martin
|
LM 700
|
| Launch Mass |
725 kg (1595 lb)
|
| Dimensions, stowed |
|
| Storage
Orbit |
LEO
/ 667 km (360 nmi) circular
|
86.4°
|
| Mission Orbit |
LEO
/ 780 km (421 nmi) circular
|
86.4°
|
| Design Life |
5-8
years
|
| Power (EOL) |
1.400
kW
|
|
LAUNCH
|
| Launch Vehicle
Model |
Delta
2 7920-10C |
| Date / Time (UTC) |
11
February 2002
|
17:43:44
|
| Co-Passenger(s) |
Iridium
91 |
|
Iridium
94 |
|
Iridium
95 |
|
Iridium
96 |
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