American communications technology satellite. One launch, 1993.02.09, Orbcomm OXP-1. Experimental spacecraft.
Gross mass: 15 kg (33 lb).
First Launch: 1993.02.09.
Number: 1 .
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Associated Countries
See also
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Pegasus Privately-funded, air-launched winged light satellite launcher. More...
Associated Launch Vehicles
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Pegasus American air-launched orbital launch vehicle. Privately-funded, air-launched winged light satellite launcher. More...
Associated Manufacturers and Agencies
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Orbcomm American agency overseeing development of spacecraft. Orbital Communications Corp, Dulles, USA. More...
Associated Programs
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Orbcomm Orbcomm was a commercial venture to provide global messaging services using a constellation of 26 low-Earth orbiting satellites. More...
Bibliography
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McDowell, Jonathan, Jonathan's Space Home Page (launch records), Harvard University, 1997-present. Web Address when accessed: here.
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JPL Mission and Spacecraft Library, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, 1997. Web Address when accessed: here.
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McDowell, Jonathan, Launch Log, October 1998. Web Address when accessed: here.
Associated Launch Sites
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Mayport DZ Air-launched rocket drop zone known to have been used for 5 launches from 1993 to 2003, reaching up to 794 kilometers altitude. More...
CDS Chronology
1993 February 9 - .
14:30 GMT - .
Launch Site:
Mayport DZ.
Launch Pad: 29.0 N x 78.3 W.
Launch Platform: NB-52 008.
LV Family:
Pegasus.
Launch Vehicle:
Pegasus.
LV Configuration: Pegasus 003/F3.
- Orbcomm OXP-1 - .
Payload: Orbcomm CDS. Mass: 15 kg (33 lb). Nation: USA. Agency: Orbcomm. Program: Orbcomm. Class: Communications. Type: Civilian communications satellite. Spacecraft: CDS. USAF Sat Cat: 22489 . COSPAR: 1993-009A. Apogee: 794 km (493 mi). Perigee: 731 km (454 mi). Inclination: 25.0000 deg. Period: 100.10 min. Summary: Experimental spacecraft. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B). .
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