Orbcomm Communications Satellite Constellation, International
Key Data:
Start year
1998
Project type
Civil Satellite
Base Country
Global
Project type
Civil Satellite
Key Players:
Sponsor
Orbcomm Global
Lead contractor
Orbital Sciences
Finance
Private
Dimensions:
Satellite Characteristics
Weight
90 lb.
Solar Array Power BOL
160 watts
Transmitters
VHF (subscriber links) 1
VHF (feeder links) 1
UHF 1
Receivers
VHF (subscriber links) 7
1 DCAAS Receiver and 6 Subscriber Receivers
VHF (feeder links) 2
Propulsion
N2
Guidance
Autonomous/GPS
