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IRIDIUM 42
retired
Identification
Position
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NORAD / COSPAR
25077 / 1997-077A
Operator
Iridium
Orbit
LEO
Hardware
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Model
LM-700A
Mass
689 kg
Launch
Launch site
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center
Launch vehicle
Long March CZ-2C
Lifetime
08 Dec 1997
Launched
8 yr
Design life
28.8 yr
Elapsed
Expired
Remaining
Dec 2005
End of life
Satellite is retired
IRIDIUM 42 · Satbeams
