Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC)
How a groundbreaking radar network is transforming our ability to monitor threats in deep space while strengthening international security partnerships
OBJECT U (42843)
COSPAR: 2017-042U | Alt Name: CICERO-1
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
July 14, 2017
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
42843
International Designator
2017-042U
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:22:44 GMT
Apogee
Calculating...
Perigee
Calculating...
Inclination
97.48°
Right Ascension
341.23°
Eccentricity
Calculating...
Argument of Perigee
28.64°
Period
95.91 min
Mean Motion
15.01 rev/day
Latitude
Calculating...
Longitude
Calculating...
Altitude
Calculating...
Velocity
Calculating...
Polar Plot
3D Visualization
Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT U
Alternative Name
CICERO-1
Type
Unknown
Status
Non-operational
Owner
GEOOPT
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 42843U 17042U 26185.18246195 .00002962 00000-0 23390-3 0 9992
2 42843 97.4761 341.2348 0014927 28.6431 331.5611 15.01345628489173
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
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.6
Dry Mass
10
Launch Mass
10
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CICERO-1
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
TYVAK
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 6U
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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.
Artemis 2 Returns to Pad, Targets April 1 Launch | KeepTrack Space Brief
NASA's SLS and Orion spacecraft rolled back to Launch Complex 39B, targeting April 1 for first crewed lunar flyby with four astronauts aboard.
Artemis 2 Crew First Lunar-Bound Humans Since 1972 | KeepTrack Space Brief
Artemis 2 Orion carries first humans toward the Moon in 53 years. Spacecraft in good health after trans-lunar injection; lunar flyby observation plan due April 6.
The Day Europe Changed the Game for Small Satellites
Thirteen years ago, a new rocket lifted off from the edge of the Amazon rainforest, marking Europe's entry into the small satellite launch market and carrying the dreams of university students across a continent
X Report 8 Nov 2024
SpaceX makes strides with Starship testing while Starlink faces mounting competition as Viasat eyes Telesat's LEO capacity.
X Report 6 May 2025
SpaceX prepares for its 250th mission from SLC-40, while Starlink experiences a surge during a crisis in Spain and Portugal. Additionally, SpaceX celebrates the official designation of Starbase City, aiming to boost launch capabilities.
X Report 6 Jun 2025
Today's SpaceX Brief highlights the imminent launch of the Ax-4 mission, notable milestones in Falcon rocket history, and the impact of political tensions on SpaceX operations.
X Report 12 May 2025
SpaceX prepares for its 100th Falcon 9 launch from Kennedy Space Center while facing a scrubbed attempt of the latest Starlink deployment.