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OBJECT E (100133)
COSPAR: 2026-168E | Alt Name: N/A
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Launch Date
July 22, 2026
Launch Site
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Launch Pad
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Launch Vehicle
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
100133
International Designator
2026-168E
Epoch
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:59:56 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.54°
Right Ascension
285.68°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
331.71°
Period
95.41 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT E
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
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Status
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Owner
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Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 A0133U 26168E 26203.95828889 .00003068 00000+0 19562-3 0 9992
2 A0133 97.5405 285.6767 0018684 331.7144 28.3069 15.09322219 136
Source: Celestrak
Summary
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Power System
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Transmitter Frequency
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