Iridium 15- Information

Identification
USSPACECOM Catalog No.:24869
International Designation Code:1997-034-A

Satellite Details

Orbit: 776 x 779 km, 86.4°
Intrinsic brightness (Mag): 6.0 (at 1000km distance, 50% illuminated)
Maximum brightness (Mag):4.9 (at perigee, 100% illuminated)

Launch

Date (UTC): July 9, 1997
Launch site:Vandenberg AFB,
California, USA
View from orbit pole
 


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