|
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
97
|
|
SPACECRAFT
|
| Int'l Designation |
2002
031A
|
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 |
Rockot |
| Date / Time (UTC) |
20
June 2002
|
09:33
|
| Co-Passenger(s) |
Iridium
98 |
|
FINANCIAL
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