SPX-470 December 25, 1992 SPACEWARN Activities (All information in this publication was received between November 25 and December 24, 1992) A. List of New International Designations and Launch Dates. (HQ USSPACECOM Catalog numbers are in parentheses.) 1992-092A (22282) COSMOS 2226 Dec 22 1992-086A (22259) STS 53 Dec 02 091A (22280) COSMOS 2225 Dec 22 085A (22255) MOLNIYA 3-43 Dec 02 090A (22278) AUSSAT B-2 Dec 21 084A (22253) SUPERBIRD A-1 Dec 01 089A (22275) USA 87 Dec 18 083A (22251) USA 86 Nov 28 088A (22269) COSMOS 2224 Dec 17 082A (22245) GORIZONT 27 Nov 27 087A (22260) COSMOS 2223 Dec 09 081A (22238) COSMOS 2222 Nov 25 B. Text of Launch Announcements. 1992-092A COSMOS 2226, a C.I.S. spacecraft, was launched by a Tsiklon booster from Plesetsk cosmodrome. Initial orbital parameters are: period 116 min, apogee 1538 km, perigee 1498 km, and inclination 73.3 deg. 1992-091A COSMOS 2225, a C.I.S. spacecraft, was launched by a Soyuz rocket from Baykonur cosmodrome. Initial orbital parameters are: period 89.4 min, apogee 337 km, perigee 179 km, and inclination 64.9 deg. 1992-090A AUSSAT B-2, also known as OPTUS B-2, an Australian geostationary communications spacecraft, was launched by a Long March booster from Xichang in P.R.C. Tracking stations have been unable to receive any signals from the spacecraft, at least for the first several days after its launch. 1992-089A USA 87, a GPS spacecraft, was launched. Initial orbital parameters are: period 12 hr, apogee 20,541 km, perigee 20,137 km, and inclination 54.74 deg. 1992-088A COSMOS 2224, a C.I.S. spacecraft, was launched by a Proton rocket from Baykonur cosmodrome. It is part of the PROGNOZ series of space research spacecraft. It is a geostationary spacecraft at an altitude of 35,837 km and inclination 2.3 deg. 1992-087A COSMOS 2223, a C.I.S. spacecraft, was launched from Baykonur cosmodrome. Initial orbital parameters are: period 89 min, apogee 300 km, perigee 189 km, and inclination 64.7 deg. 1992-086A STS 53, a U.S.A space shuttle, was launched. Initial orbital parameters are: period 92 min, apogee 381 km, perigee 372, and inclination 57.0 deg. 1992-085A MOLNIYA 3-43, a C.I.S. communications spacecraft, was launched by a Molniya carrier rocket from Plesetsk cosmodrome. Initial orbital parameters are: period 701.2 min, apogee 39,103 km, perigee 466 km, and inclination 62.5 deg. 1992-084A SUPERBIRD A-1, a Japanese geostationary communication spacecraft, was launched by an Arianne 42-P booster from Kourou in Fench Guiana. Initial transfer orbital parameters are: period 818 min, apogee 35,990 km, perigee 192 km, and inclination 7.0 deg. The final parking longitude will be at 158 deg east longitude. 1992-083A USA 86 spacecraft was launched. 1992-082A GORIZONT 27, a C.I.S. nearly geostationary communications spacecraft, was launched by a Proton rocket from Baykonur cosmodrome. Initial period was 24 hr, 32 min, and inclination 1.4 deg. 1992-081A COSMOS 2222, a C.I.S. science spacecraft, was launched by a Molniya booster from Plesetsk cosmodrome. Initial orbital parameters are: period 11 hr, 48 min, apogee 39,340 km, perigee 615 km, and inclination 62.8 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 information since the last issue. SPACEWARN appreciates suggestions for updating this list, and thanks G. E. Perry, MBE [Cornwall, UK] and W. M. Ferrell [Columbia, MD, USA] for updates to this issue.) Designations, Epoch, Frequency, Power, National Name and Orbit Information Remarks 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 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) December 15, 1991 MARECS-A 137.17 MHz Location: 19.8 deg E Inclination: 4.7 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) December 24, 1992 MARECS-B2 137.17 MHz Location: 55.6 deg W Inclination: 2.6 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 1986-086A (17066) July 18, 1991 INACTIVE. Replaced by COSMOS 2181. COSMOS 1791 150 MHz 400 MHz Inclination: 82.945 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 1987-054A (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) December 24, 1992 Transmits on command. METEOSAT 3 137.080 MHz Location: 50 deg W 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 1989-017A (19826) July 18, 1991 INACTIVE. Replaced by COSMOS 2180. COSMOS 2004 149.94 MHz 399.84 MHz Inclination: 82.955 deg 1989-042A (20045) July 18, 1991 INACTIVE. Replaced by COSMOS 2135. COSMOS 2026 149.97 MHz 399.92 MHz Inclination: 82.941 deg 1990-017A (20508) July 18, 1991 NADEZHDA-2 150 MHz 400 MHz Inclination: 82.955 deg 1990-036A (20577) July 19, 1991 INACTIVE. Replaced by COSMOS 2184. COSMOS 2074 149.91 MHz 399.76 MHz Inclination: 82.944 deg 1990-086A (20826) October 27, 1991 METEOR 2-20 137.850 MHz Inclination: 82.530 deg 1991-007A (21089) July 18, 1991 COSMOS 2123 150 MHz 400 MHz Inclination: 82.923 deg 1991-013A (21130) July 8, 1992 INACTIVE. Replaced by COSMOS 2195. COSMOS 2135 149.97 MHz 399.92 MHz Inclination: 82.832 deg 1991-019A (21152) July 18, 1991 NADEZHDA-3 150 MHz 400 MHz Inclination: 82.929 deg 1991-029A (21230) July 18, 1991 COSMOS 2142 150.03 MHz 400.08 MHz Inclination: 82.953 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 1991-059A (21666) September 29, 1991 INACTIVE. Replaced by COSMOS 2218. COSMOS 2154 149.94 MHz 399.84 MHz Inclination: 82.909 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 COSMOS 2181 150 MHz 400 MHz Inclination: 82.948 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 1992-073A (22207) *November 4, 1992 149.94 MHz 399.84 MHz 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, and thanks J. Ruenes [WNYC, Cambridge, MA, U.S.A.] for updates to this issue.) Designations, Epoch, Frequency, National Name and Orbit Information Remarks 1978-093A (11054) September 7, 1991 Also known as GPS 3 (Global NNN 1575.42 MHz Positioning Satellite) and 1227.60 MHz NAVSTAR 3. Inclination: 63.682 deg 1983-072A (14189) September 8, 1991 Also known as NAVSTAR 8. NNN 1575.42 MHz 1227.60 MHz Inclination: 63.601 deg 1984-059A (15039) September 8, 1991 Also known as USA-1 and NNN 1575.42 MHz NAVSTAR 9. 1227.60 MHz Inclination: 63.363 deg 1984-097A (15271) September 9, 1991 Also known as NAVSTAR 10. USA-5 1575.42 MHz 1227.60 MHz Inclination: 62.973 deg 1985-093A (16129) September 8, 1991 Also known as NAVSTAR 11. USA-10 1575.42 MHz 1227.60 MHz Inclination: 64.115 deg 1989-013A (19820) August 17, 1991 Also known as GPS 2-1 USA-35 1575.42 MHz (2nd Generation Global 1227.60 MHz Positioning Satellite) and Inclination: 55.033 deg NAVSTAR 2-01. 1989-044A (20061) August 19, 1991 Also known as GPS 2-2 and USA-38 1575.42 MHz NAVSTAR 2-02. 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 2-03. 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 2-04. 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 2-05. 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 2-06. 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 2-07. 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 2-08. 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 2-09. 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 2A-01. 1227.60 MHz Inclination: 54.893 deg 1991-047A (21552) September 17, 1991 Also known as GPS 2-11 and USA-71 1575.42 MHz NAVSTAR 2A-02. 1227.60 MHz Inclination: 55.275 1992-009A (21890) September 24, 1992 Also known as GPS 2-12. USA-79 1575.42 MHz 1227.60 MHz Inclination: 55.57 1992-019A (21930) September 24, 1992 Also known as GPS 2-13. USA-80 1575.42 MHz 1227.60 MHz Inclination: 55.24 1992-039A (22014) September 24, 1992 Also known as GPS 2-14. USA-83 1575.42 MHz 1227.60 MHz Inclination: 55.04 1992-058A (22108) September 24, 1992 Also known as GPS 2-15. USA-84 1575.42 MHz 1227.60 MHz Inclination: 54.78 1992-079A (22231) November 22, 1992 Also known as GPS 2-16. USA-85 1575.42 MHz 1227.60 MHz Inclination: 53.50 1992-089A (22275) *December 24, 1992 Also known as GPS 2-17. 1575.42 MHz 1227.60 MHz Inclination: 54.74 3. Actual decays/landings of payload spacecraft and rocket bodies (RB). Additional information is not available. Designations National Name 1992 1992-088B (22270) RB/COSMOS 2224 19 Dec 1992-085B (22256) RB/MOLNIYA 3-43 14 Dec 1992-087B (22261) RB/COSMOS 2223 12 Dec 1992-054B (22088) RB/AUSSAT B-1 12 Dec 1991-072A (21743) COSMOS 2164 12 Dec 1978-024D (10803) RB/MOLNIYA 1-39 11 Dec 1992-086A (22259) STS-53 (landed) 09 Dec 1980-002F (11670) RB/MOLNIYA 1-46 04 Dec 1992-082B (22246) RB/GORIZONT 27 30 Nov 1991-060C (21670) RB/BS-3B 01 May (delayed finding) 4. Miscellaneous Items. (This section contains data/information that are entered on occasions, and may not be repeated in each issue of Spacewarn.)