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Orion 2

retired
CommunicationsGEOCOSPAR 1999-059ALaunched 10/19/1999
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
Orion 2 Mission
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 44LP 44LP-3
Launch Date
10/19/1999
Last Contact
12/26/2020
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
GEO
Altitude
35,785 km
Inclination
0.04 deg
Dry Mass
1,560 kg
Total Mass
3,787 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Communications
Payload Category
COM
Payload Class
B
Organizations
Operator
Loral Orion
Manufacturer
Vantor
Registry
COSPAR ID
1999-059A
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/369
Track
Mentions
13
All verified mentions of this spacecraft in source documents.
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The Orion 2 hexacopter delivers round-the-clock surveillance for up to 24 hours at a time.

CapabilityValue 4.0Nov 6, 2020Elistair unveils long endurance Orion 2 tethered drone for military, security and industrial use

The Orion 2 is IP54 rated, has optimized component lifespan, and includes a safety battery that can recharge in the air.

Capability
Value 4.2
Nov 6, 2020
Elistair unveils long endurance Orion 2 tethered drone for military, security and industrial use

The Orion 2 is designed as a quick-deploy system with automated push-button takeoff and landing.

CapabilityPlanValue 3.0Nov 6, 2020Elistair unveils long endurance Orion 2 tethered drone for military, security and industrial use

Elistair developed redundancies at every level to ensure the Orion 2 could stay airborne for extended periods.

CapabilityValue 3.0Nov 6, 2020Elistair unveils long endurance Orion 2 tethered drone for military, security and industrial use

The Orion 2 can stream georeferenced electro-optical and infrared imagery simultaneously.

CapabilityValue 4.0Nov 6, 2020Elistair unveils long endurance Orion 2 tethered drone for military, security and industrial use

The Orion 2 can carry up to 2kg (4.5 pounds) of payload.

CapabilityValue 4.0Nov 6, 2020Elistair unveils long endurance Orion 2 tethered drone for military, security and industrial use

Elistair announced the development of its Orion 2 tethered unmanned system for military, government, and industry users.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.5Nov 6, 2020Elistair unveils long endurance Orion 2 tethered drone for military, security and industrial use

The Orion 2 can deploy 4G/5G communications nodes using a new fiber optics cable option.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Nov 6, 2020Elistair unveils long endurance Orion 2 tethered drone for military, security and industrial use

The Orion 2 can serve simultaneously as an ISR and telecom platform.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Nov 6, 2020Elistair unveils long endurance Orion 2 tethered drone for military, security and industrial use

The Orion 2 is an advance over the original Orion in terms of persistence, logistical footprint, and data control.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.0Nov 6, 2020Elistair unveils long endurance Orion 2 tethered drone for military, security and industrial use

The Orion 2 can fly higher and surveil more ground than its predecessor thanks to its micro-tether of 330 feet (100 meters).

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Nov 6, 2020Elistair unveils long endurance Orion 2 tethered drone for military, security and industrial use

The Orion 2 is an improvement over the original Orion drone.

CapabilityValue 1.8Nov 6, 2020Elistair unveils long endurance Orion 2 tethered drone for military, security and industrial use

The Orion 2 remains in the air for 24 hours, a capability previously only achievable by a helium-filled tactical aerostat.

CapabilityValue 4.0Nov 6, 2020Elistair unveils long endurance Orion 2 tethered drone for military, security and industrial use