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Current status by Orbital Planes.

A/ 2 IIF, 2 IIR-M, 2 IIA
B/ 1 IIF, 1 IIR-M, 2 IIR
C/ 1 IIF, 2 IIR-M, 1 IIR
D/ 2 IIF (1 testing), 3 IIR, 1 IIA
E/ 1 IIR-M, 3 IIR, 2 IIA
F/ 1 IIR-M, 3 IIR, 1 IIA

With 2 more IIF launches scheduled this year the probability that they go into Planes E & F is high.

SVN 23/PRN32 in Plane E was launched in 1990. Since SVN 23 was launched, 13 satellites newer than it have been decommissioned.

SVN 26/PRN 26 in Plane F was launched in 1992.

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Posted : June 7, 2014 8:45 am
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SVN 23/PRN32 is one tough bird. That designer/contractor should be used on all builds. Thanks for info.


 
Posted : June 7, 2014 9:33 pm
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Design Life Of IIA Satellites Was 7.5 Years

SVN 23 is 3 times past that. What is amazing is that it still has fuel for maneuvering. The seals must be fantastic.

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Posted : June 8, 2014 12:18 pm