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UME (ISS) (08709)
COSPAR: 1976-019A | Alt Name: Ume
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 29, 1976
Launch Site
TANSC
Launch Pad
N
Launch Vehicle
N-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
08709
International Designator
1976-019A
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:58:56 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
69.67°
Right Ascension
65.95°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
255.91°
Period
104.98 min
Mean Motion
13.72 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
UME (ISS)
Alternative Name
Ume
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
NASDA
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 08709U 76019A 26201.87426608 -.00000011 00000+0 44902-4 0 9994
2 08709 69.6736 65.9549 0013193 255.9093 193.8658 13.71748453521710
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.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.9
Diameter
0.8
Span
36.8
Dry Mass
135
Launch Mass
135
Shape
Cyl + 4 Ant
Radar Cross Section
1.1407
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ISS
Purpose
Research, Ionosphere
Mission
Research, Ionosphere
Manufacturer
MELCO
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
ISS
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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