The Iridium-MFS payloads were mass models of the Iridium communications satellites. Two were launched to test the new CZ-2C (2) SD launch vehicle and the payload dispenser.
Nation: | China |
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Type / Application: | Launch vehicle evaluation |
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Propulsion: | None |
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Mass: | ~700 kg |
Orbit: | 619 km × 627 km, 86.3° |
Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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Iridium-MFS 1 | 1997-048A | 01.09.1997 | TY LC-7 | CZ-2C (2) SD | with Iridium-MFS 2 | |
Iridium-MFS 2 | 1997-048B | 01.09.1997 | TY LC-7 | CZ-2C (2) SD | with Iridium-MFS 1 |