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EXCITE (43819)
COSPAR: 2018-099BP | Alt Name: eXCITe
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43819
International Designator
2018-099BP
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:35:09 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.40°
Right Ascension
222.93°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
296.80°
Period
95.58 min
Mean Motion
15.07 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
EXCITE
Alternative Name
eXCITe
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
DARPA2
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 43819U 18099BP 26184.81608527 .00002176 00000-0 15064-3 0 9995
2 43819 97.3951 222.9276 0016617 296.8012 63.1516 15.06574565414252
Source: Celestrak
Summary
EXCITE (eXCITe) is a technology satellite with the NORAD identification number 43819 and designated OBJECT_ID 2018-099BP, operated by DARPA2 under the ownership of the US. It was launched on December 3, 2018, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite consists of 14 aggregated HiSat satlets and has dimensions of approximately 1 meter in length, diameter, and span. EXCITE's dry mass is 155 kg, which is also its launch mass. The satellite was designed for technology demonstration purposes and uses solar cells and batteries for power supply. Its expected operational lifetime ranges from 2 to 9 weeks.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
1
Span
1
Dry Mass
155
Launch Mass
155
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
PTB 1
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
NWURKS
Life Expectancy
2-9 weeks
Bus
HISat
Configuration
14 aggregated HiSat satlets
Motor
?
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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