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Iridium 49

retired

Orbit: LEOLaunched 12/20/1997

Technical Specifications

Verified technical details

Dry Mass: 556 kg
Total Mass: 662 kg
Power: Unknown
Design Life: Unknown

Stakeholders

Operator

Manufacturer

Motorola Satellite Communications

Launch Mission

Iridium MS-6

12/20/1997