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SPX-476 1 June 25, 1993 SPX-476 June 25, 1993 SPACEWARN Activities (All information in this publication was received between May 25, 1993, and June 24, 1993.) A. List of New International Designations and Launch Dates. (HQ USSPACECOM Catalog numbers are in parentheses.) 1993-037A (22684) STS 57 Jun 21 1993-035A (22671) MOLNIYA 1-86 May 26 -036A (22675) COSMOS 2251 Jun 16 B. Text of Launch Announcements. 1993-037A STS 57, a U.S.A. shuttle spacecraft, was launched from Cape Canaveral at 09:07 UT. It carried the SPACEHAB-01 research laboratory, designed for six experiments on material science and six biotechnology experiments. In addition, it was also expected to conduct five experiments of interest to JSC, one experiment relatable to a future space station, and one designed to grow non-linear optical crystals. STS 57 retrieved the EUREKA spacecraft that had been released from a previous shuttle. Initial orbital parameters are period 93.5 min, apogee 483 km, perigee 407 km, and inclination 28.4 deg. 1993-036A COSMOS 2251, a C.I.S. spacecraft, was launched from Plesetsk by a Cosmos carrier rocket. Initial orbital parameters are period 101 min, apogee 821 km, perigee 783 km, and inclination 74 deg. 1993-035A MOLNIYA 1-86, a C.I.S. communications spacecraft, was launched from Plesetsk cosmodrome by a Molniya booster at 04:07 UT. Initial orbital parameters are period 12 hr, 17 min; apogee 40,883 km; perigee 454 km; and inclination 62.7 deg. C. Spacecraft Particularly Suited for International Participation (Category I). 1. Spacecraft with essentially continuous radio beacons on frequencies less than 150 MHz, or higher frequencies if especially suited for ionospheric or geodetic studies. ("NNSS" denotes U.S. Navy Navigational Satellite System; * indicates updated/new information since the last issue.) Designations, Epoch, Frequency, Power, National Name and Orbit Information Remarks 1964-83D (965) February 1, 1993 Transit 5BN 5 136.65 MHz Inclination: 89.76 deg 1966-110A (02608) June 16, 1988 Weak signals. ATS 1 137.35 MHz VHF translator on ~12 hr/day. Inclination: 14.0 deg 1967-111A (03029) June 16, 1988 Weak signals. ATS 3 136.37 MHz 137.35 MHz Location: 105 deg W Inclination: 12.1 deg 1971-93A (5580) February 1, 1993 X 3 137.56 MHz Inclination: 82.05 deg 1973-081A (06909) September 15, 1988 Operational transit. OSCAR (NAV) 20 150 MHz at 0.75 W Also known as NNSS 30200. 400 MHz at 1.25 W Inclination: 89.9 deg 1975-100A (08366) June 29, 1991 GOES 1 136.38 MHz Location: 81.2 deg W Inclination: 10.5 deg 1977-048A (10061) October 25, 1992 GOES 2 136.38 MHz Location: 68.2 deg W Inclination: 9.4 deg 1978-012A (10637) December 26, 1991 IUE 136.86 MHz Inclination: 33.201 deg 1978-062A (10953) October 25, 1992 GOES 3 136.38 MHz Location: 175.1 deg W Inclination: 8.0 deg 1981-044A (12458) March 4, 1991 Stored in orbit at NOVA I 150 MHz at 3.00 W maintenance frequency. 400 MHz at 5.00 W Also known as NNSS 30480. Inclination: 90.0 deg 1981-122A (13010) *March 21, 1993 MARECS-A 137.17 MHz Location: 22.8 deg E Inclination: 5.7 deg 1984-110A (15362) December 24, 1992 Operational transit. NOVA III 150 MHz at 3.00 W Also known as NNSS 30500. 400 MHz at 5.00 W Inclination: 90.0 deg 1984-114B (15386) *March 21, 1993 MARECS-B2 137.17 MHz Location: 14.9 deg W Inclination: 3.6 deg 1984-123A (15427) January 5, 1992 NOAA 9 137.62 MHz Inclination: 99.158 deg 1985-066B (15936) February 26, 1991 Stored in orbit at OSCAR (NAV) 30 150 MHz at 1.00 W maintenance frequency. 400 MHz at 2.00 W Also known as NNSS 30300. Inclination: 89.9 deg 1986-017A (16609) October 27, 1991 MIR 145.550 MHz Inclination: 51.604 deg 1986-073A (16969) January 5, 1992 NOAA 10 137.50 MHz Inclination: 98.549 deg 1986-088A (17070) September 15, 1988 Experimental. POLAR BEAR 150 MHz at 0.75 W Also known as NNSS 30170. 400 MHz at 1.25 W Inclination: 89.9 deg 1987-18A (17527) February 1, 1993 Mos 1A 136.11 MHz Inclination: 99.09 deg 1987-054A (18129) October 27, 1991 COSMOS 1861 29.357 MHz 29.403 MHz 29.407 MHz Inclination: 82.926 deg 1987-080A (18361) December 5, 1988 Operational transit. OSCAR (NAV) 27 150 MHz at 0.75 W Also known as NNSS 30270. 400 MHz at 1.25 W Inclination: 90.3 deg 1987-080B (18362) February 7, 1991 Operational transit. OSCAR (NAV) 29 150 MHz at 0.75 W Also known as NNSS 30290. 400 MHz at 1.25 W Inclination: 90.3 deg 1988-033A (19070) January 31, 1989 Operational transit. OSCAR (NAV) 23 150 MHz at 0.75 W Also known as NNSS 30230. 400 MHz at 1.25 W Inclination: 90.4 deg 1988-033B (19071) February 26, 1991 Operational transit. OSCAR (NAV) 32 150 MHz at 1.00 W Also known as NNSS 30320. 400 MHz at 2.00 W Inclination: 90.4 deg 1988-051A (19215) *March 31, 1993 Transmits on command. METEOSAT 3 137.080 MHz Location: 72.8 deg W Inclination: 0.7 deg 1988-052A (19223) September 15, 1988 Operational transit. NOVA II 150 MHz at 3.00 W Also known as NNSS 30490. 400 MHz at 5.00 W Inclination: 90.0 deg 1988-074A (19419) September 15, 1988 Stored in orbit at an OSCAR (NAV) 25 150 MHz at 0.75 W offset frequency. 400 MHz at 1.25 W Also known as NNSS 30250. Inclination: 90.0 deg 1988-074B (19420) March 8, 1990 Stored in orbit at an OSCAR (NAV) 31 150 MHz at 1.00 W offset frequency. 400 MHz at 2.00 W Also known as NNSS 30310. Inclination: 98.971 deg 1988-089A (19531) January 5, 1992 NOAA 11 136.77 MHz 137.77 MHz Inclination: 99.059 deg 1990-13A (20478) February 1, 1993 Mos 1B 136.11 MHz Inclination: 99.09 deg 1990-017A (20508) July 18, 1991 NADEZHDA 2 150 MHz 400 MHz Inclination: 82.955 deg 1990-086A (20826) October 27, 1991 METEOR 2-20 137.850 MHz Inclination: 82.530 deg 1991-06A (21087) January 1, 1993 Informator 1 145.815 MHz Inclination: 82.94 deg 1991-86E (21835) February 1, 1993 Magion 3 137.85 MHz Inclination: 82.57 deg 1991-007A (21089) July 18, 1991 COSMOS 2123 150 MHz 400 MHz Inclination: 82.923 deg 1991-019A (21152) July 18, 1991 NADEZHDA 3 150 MHz 400 MHz Inclination: 82.929 deg 1991-029A (21230) February 11, 1993 INACTIVE. Replaced by COSMOS 2233. COSMOS 2142 150.03 MHz 400.08 MHz Inclination: 82.952 deg 1991-030A (21232) October 27, 1991 METEOR 3-4 137.300 MHz Inclination: 82.548 deg 1991-032A (21236) October 28, 1991 NOAA 12 137.500 MHz Inclination: 98.723 deg 1991-081A (21796) December 13, 1991 COSMOS 2173 149.97 MHZ 388.84 MHz Inclination: 82.955 deg 1992-008A (21875) December 24, 1992 COSMOS 2180 149.94 MHz 399.84 MHz Inclination: 82.931 deg 1992-012A (21902) December 24, 1992 INACTIVE. Replaced by COSMOS 2230. COSMOS 2181 150 MHz 400 MHz Inclination: 82.943 deg 1992-020A (21937) December 24, 1992 COSMOS 2184 149.91 MHz 399.76 MHz Inclination: 82.934 deg 1992-036A (22006) July 8, 1992 COSMOS 2195 149.97 MHz 399.92 MHz Inclination: 82.934 deg 1992-073A (22207) November 3, 1992 Replacing 1991-059A, COSMOS 2154, COSMOS 2218 149.94 MHz in plane #3 on November 4, 1992. 399.84 MHz Inclination: 82.923 deg 1993-001A (22307) January 1, 1993 Replacing 1992-12A, COSMOS 2181, COSMOS 2230 150.00 MHz in plane #11 on January 20, 1993. 400.00 MHz Inclination: 82.945 deg 1993-008A (22487) February 18, 1993 Replacing 1991-029A, COSMOS 2142 COSMOS 2233 150.03 MHz in plane #5 on February 17, 1993. 400.08 MHz Inclination: 82.944 deg 2. Global Positioning System satellites useful for navigational purposes and geodetic studies. ("NNN" denotes no national name. SPACEWARN would appreciate suggestions to update this list. * denotes changes in this issue.) Designations, Epoch, Frequency, National Name and Orbit Information Remarks 1983-072A (14189) *June 22, 1992 Also known as NAVSTAR 8 NNN 1575.42 MHz and GPS 8. PRN: 11. 1227.60 MHz DEACTIVATED IN MAY 1993 AND Inclination: 63.601 deg REPLACED BY USA 91. 1984-059A (15039) September 8, 1991 Also known as NAVSTAR 9 and USA 1 1575.42 MHz GPS 9. PRN: 13. 1227.60 MHz Inclination: 63.363 deg 1984-097A (15271) September 9, 1991 Also known as NAVSTAR 10 and USA 5 1575.42 MHz GPS 10. PRN: 12. 1227.60 MHz Inclination: 62.973 deg 1985-093A (16129) September 8, 1991 Also known as NAVSTAR 11 USA 10 1575.42 MHz and GPS 11. PRN: 3. 1227.60 MHz Inclination: 64.115 deg 1989-013A (19820) August 17, 1991 Also known as GPS 2-1 USA 35 1575.42 MHz (Second Generation Global 1227.60 MHz Positioning Satellite) and Inclination: 55.033 deg NAVSTAR 14. PRN: 14. 1989-044A (20061) August 19, 1991 Also known as GPS 2-2 and USA 38 1575.42 MHz NAVSTAR 13. PRN: 2. 1227.60 MHz Inclination: 54.937 deg 1989-064A (20185) July 9, 1991 Also known as GPS 2-3 and USA 42 1575.42 MHz NAVSTAR 16. PRN: 16. 1227.60 MHz Inclination: 54.873 deg 1989-085A (20302) July 6, 1991 Also known as GPS 2-4 and USA 47 1575.42 MHz NAVSTAR 17. PRN: 17. 1227.60 MHz Inclination: 54.368 deg 1989-097A (20361) August 24, 1991 Also known as GPS 2-5 and USA 49 1575.42 MHz NAVSTAR 19. PRN: 19. 1227.60 MHz Inclination: 55.058 deg 1990-008A (20452) August 23, 1991 Also known as GPS 2-6 and USA 50 1575.42 MHz NAVSTAR 18. PRN: 18. 1227.60 MHz Inclination: 54.329 deg 1990-025A (20533) August 24, 1991 Also known as GPS 2-7 and USA 54 1575.42 MHz NAVSTAR 20. PRN: 10. 1227.60 MHz Inclination: 55.202 deg 1990-068A (20724) August 23, 1991 Also known as GPS 2-8 and USA 63 1575.42 MHz NAVSTAR 21. PRN: 21. 1227.60 MHz Inclination: 54.671 deg 1990-088A (20830) August 24, 1991 Also known as GPS 2-9 and USA 64 1575.42 MHz NAVSTAR 15. PRN: 15. 1227.60 MHz Inclination: 54.984 deg 1990-103A (20959) September 4, 1991 Also known as GPS 2-10 and USA 66 1575.42 MHz NAVSTAR 23. PRN: 23. 1227.60 MHz Inclination: 54.893 deg 1991-047A (21552) September 17, 1991 Also known as GPS 2-11, USA 71 1575.42 MHz GPS 2A-1, and NAVSTAR 24. 1227.60 MHz PRN: 24. Inclination: 55.275 deg 1992-009A (21890) September 24, 1992 Also known as GPS 2-12, USA 79 1575.42 MHz GPS 2A-2, and NAVSTAR 25. 1227.60 MHz PRN: 25. Inclination: 55.57 deg 1992-019A (21930) September 24, 1992 Also known as GPS 2-13, USA 80 1575.42 MHz GPS 2A-3, and NAVSTAR 26. 1227.60 MHz PRN: 26. Inclination: 55.24 deg 1992-039A (22014) September 24, 1992 Also known as GPS 2-14, USA 83 1575.42 MHz GPS 2A-4, and NAVSTAR 28. 1227.60 MHz PRN: 28. Inclination: 55.04 deg 1992-058A (22108) September 24, 1992 Also known as GPS 2-15, USA 84 1575.42 MHz GPS 2A-5, and NAVSTAR 27. 1227.60 MHz PRN: 27. Inclination: 54.78 deg 1992-079A (22231) November 22, 1992 Also known as GPS 2-16, USA 85 1575.42 MHz GPS 2A-6, and NAVSTAR 32. 1227.60 MHz PRN: 1. Inclination: 53.50 deg 1992-089A (22275) December 24, 1992 Also known as GPS 2-17, USA 87 1575.42 MHz GPS 2A-7, and NAVSTAR 29. 1227.60 MHz PRN: 29. Inclination: 54.74 deg 1993-007A (22446) March 19, 1993 Also known as GPS 2-18, USA 88 1575.42 MHz GPS 2A-8, and NAVSTAR 22. 1227.60 MHz PRN: 22. Inclination: 54.83 deg 1993-032A (22657) *June 22, 1993 USA 91 1575.42 MHz 1227.60 MHz Inclination: 54.97 deg 3. Actual decays/landings of payload spacecraft and rocket bodies (RB) only. Additional information is not available. Designations Common Name 1993 1993-033A (22663) RESURS F-17 20 Jun 1993-035B (22672) R/B MOLNIYA 1-86 16 Jun 1993-025B (22634) R/B MOLNIYA 3-44 30 May 1993-021A (22592) COSMOS 2240 07 May 4. Miscellaneous Items. (This section contains information/data that are entered on occasion and may not be repeated in each issue of the SPACEWARN Bulletin.) RECIPIENTS OF SPACEWARN BULLETIN WHO CAN ACCESS THE ON-LINE VERSION (see back cover) ARE ENCOURAGED TO INFORM THE SPACEWARN OFFICE TO REMOVE THEIR NAMES FROM THE MAILING LIST.