Iridium 95 now in operational orbit, presumably replacing Iridium 28

From: Rod Sladen (rod.sladen@gmail.com)
Date: Wed Aug 06 2008 - 16:18:46 UTC

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    In late July 2008, Iridium 95 (27375, 2002-005D), up till then a spare
    satellite in orbital plane 3, entered the operational constellation,
    evidently to replace Iridium 28 (24948, 1997-051E). Currently, Iridium
    28 remains close to its nominal position in the constellation, so had
    presumably failed on station.
    
    I have updated my Iridium Constellation Status page at
    http://www.rod.sladen.org.uk/iridium.htm to reflect this change.
    
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