APRIZESAT 6 (37793)

COSPAR: 2011-044F | Alt Name: AprizeSat-6

Image

Additional Sources

Launch Details

Launch Date

August 17, 2011

Launch Site

DLS

Launch Pad

Sh370/13

Launch Vehicle

Dnepr

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

37793

International Designator

2011-044F

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:12:27 GMT

Apogee

Calculating...

Perigee

Calculating...

Inclination

98.23°

Right Ascension

95.85°

Eccentricity

Calculating...

Argument of Perigee

33.67°

Period

97.50 min

Mean Motion

14.77 rev/day

Latitude

Calculating...

Longitude

Calculating...

Altitude

Calculating...

Velocity

Calculating...

Polar Plot

3D Visualization

Basic Satellite Info

Name

APRIZESAT 6

Alternative Name

AprizeSat-6

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPQ

Country

Canada

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 37793U 11044F   26185.00864773  .00000993  00000-0  14684-3 0  9993

2 37793  98.2349  95.8509 0043911  33.6747 347.0397 14.76943409799634

Source: Celestrak

Summary

APRIZESAT 6, also known as AprizeSat-6, is a communication satellite launched on August 17, 2011, from DLS using the Dnepr launch vehicle from Sh370/13 pad. The satellite was manufactured by SPQ and owned by the same entity. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, diameter, and span with a dry mass of 14 kg and the same launch mass. APRIZESAT 6 is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power, featuring a store-dump payload and an AIS-receiver for mission purposes which include M2M/IoT communication and traffic monitoring. The satellite's shape consists of a box with an antenna, and it was designed to operate for approximately five years following its launch.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.2

Diameter

0.2

Span

0.2

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Box + Ant

Radar Cross Section

0.1735

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

AprizeSat-6

Purpose

Communication M2M/IoT (all), traffic monitoring (#3-10)

Mission

Communication M2M/IoT (all), traffic monitoring (#3-10)

Manufacturer

SPQ

Life Expectancy

5 years

Bus

Aprize

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

None

Equipment

Store-dump payload (all), AIS-receiver (#3-10)

Power System

Solar cells, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

Map

This tool will help you track the satellite's position and predict its upcoming passes over your location. Simply input the coordinates or click the geolocation button to get started.

Latitude

Longitude

Next Pass

Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)

Start Azimuth

Max Elevation

Stop Azimuth

Time Until

Pass Duration

Satellite Articles

View All Posts »

Learn more about satellites and other related topics.

The Day the Soviets Built a World in Orbit

Forty years ago today, the USSR launched a 20-ton aluminum cylinder into low Earth orbit and called it 'Peace.' Over the next 15 years, Mir would host 104 people from 12 countries, survive a fire and a collision, and quietly teach humanity how to live in space.

X Report 14 Aug 2025

SpaceX successfully launched a batch of Starlink satellites today while introducing new features to enhance user experience. Their rideshare program continues to see increased demand, proving popular among customers.

SpaceX IPO Surges 20%; China Debuts Tallest Rocket | KeepTrack Space Brief

SpaceX shares jump 20% on first trading day after historic IPO. China launches tallest rocket while LandSpace preps second landing attempt. Tracking data.

X Report 8 Dec 2025

SpaceX faces weather challenges as it scrubs the launch of its 3,000th Starlink satellite. Meanwhile, Elon Musk discusses advancing to a Type II civilization in an engaging social media post.

Falcon 9 Shatters Reuse Record With 33rd Flight on Double Launch Day | KeepTrack X Report

SpaceX launches two Falcon 9 rockets in one day carrying Starlink satellites from both coasts. Most-flown booster achieves record 33rd flight. 28 V2 Mini Optimized sats deployed.

Starlink 10-50 Launches With Semiconductor Payload Aboard | KeepTrack X Report

A Falcon 9 lifted off from SLC-40 at 6:50 a.m. EDT carrying Starlink satellites and Besxar Space Industries semiconductor test pods.

Space Brief 20 Aug 2024

Polaris Dawn's upcoming commercial spacewalk, successful lunar orbit by Chinese spacecraft, and more space news including SpaceX's Starlink mission, RFA's static-fire failure, and advances in satellite technology.

The 10 Most Iconic Satellites Still in Space

Let's look at the legacy of space exploration with the 10 most iconic satellites still orbiting Earth.