Space Brief 30 Aug 2024
Today's highlights include General Dynamics' contract extension with SDA, ABL Space Systems layoffs, NASA's Crew-9 mission adjustments, and Galactic Energy's successful satellite launch.
TBA - TO BE ASSIGNED (270281)
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
270281
International Designator
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Epoch
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:24:26 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
82.50°
Right Ascension
195.86°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
154.21°
Period
116.79 min
Mean Motion
12.33 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TBA - TO BE ASSIGNED
Alternative Name
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Type
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Status
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Latest TLEs
1 T0281U 26188.72530404 .00001115 00000+0 89452-2 0 9998
2 T0281 82.5022 195.8642 0090138 154.2144 206.3464 12.32940659281477
Source: Celestrak
Summary
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
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