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SHERPA-LTC2 (53754)
COSPAR: 2022-107BG | Alt Name: Varuna TDM
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 5, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53754
International Designator
2022-107BG
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:49:08 GMT
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Inclination
53.24°
Right Ascension
82.14°
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Argument of Perigee
317.71°
Period
97.96 min
Mean Motion
14.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SHERPA-LTC2
Alternative Name
Varuna TDM
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
BOHB/SFLIN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 53754U 22107BG 26200.82579463 .00001913 00000+0 11066-3 0 9990
2 53754 53.2364 82.1403 0393090 317.7062 39.4206 14.69939374207342
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The SHERPA-LTC2 satellite, also known as Varuna TDM, was launched on September 5, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has the OBJECT_ID of 2022-107BG and is associated with the BUS ESPA/Sherpa-LTE configuration. The satellite was manufactured by SFLIN/ADIG for BOHB/SFLIN, featuring dimensions of 0.8 meters in length, a diameter and span of 1.4 meters each, and has a dry mass of 140 kilograms. Its launch mass was 180 kilograms. The satellite's shape is described as a Hex Cyl with two boxes.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.8
Diameter
1.4
Span
1.4
Dry Mass
140
Launch Mass
180
Shape
Hex Cyl + 2 boxes
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
SHERPA-LTC 2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SFLIN/ADIG
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
ESPA/Sherpa-LTE
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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