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PROX-1 (44339)
COSPAR: 2019-036A | Alt Name: Prox-1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 25, 2019
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Falcon Heavy
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44339
International Designator
2019-036A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:36:37 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
24.00°
Right Ascension
0.63°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
235.34°
Period
96.58 min
Mean Motion
14.91 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
PROX-1
Alternative Name
Prox-1
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
GIT
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 44339U 19036A 26185.19209861 .00019453 00000-0 18867-2 0 9994
2 44339 23.9962 0.6253 0005288 235.3370 124.6631 14.91047605376015
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The PROX-1 satellite, also known as Prox-1, was launched by GIT on June 25, 2019, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon Heavy launch vehicle. It is configured for technology and calibration purposes with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 0.6 meters in diameter. The satellite has a span of 70 units but the unit of measurement is not specified, and it weighs 70 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. Its shape is described as box+tether and it is powered by batteries. Additional details about its motor, ADCS system, transmitter frequencies, and major events are not available in the provided data.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.6
Span
70
Dry Mass
70
Launch Mass
70
Shape
Box+tether
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Prox-1
Purpose
Technology, calibration
Mission
Technology, calibration
Manufacturer
GIT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Prox-1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
?
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
Pass Duration
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