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GHGSAT-C8 (56186)
COSPAR: 2023-054J | Alt Name: Oceane
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56186
International Designator
2023-054J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:40:08 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.29°
Right Ascension
110.62°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
342.72°
Period
92.67 min
Mean Motion
15.54 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GHGSAT-C8
Alternative Name
Oceane
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
GHG
Country
Canada
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 56186U 23054J 26200.81953977 .00009134 00000+0 14358-3 0 9999
2 56186 97.2947 110.6157 0002245 342.7170 17.4007 15.53858501183501
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The GHGSAT-C8, also known as Oceane, is an Earth observation satellite belonging to the Nemo-V1 bus configuration manufactured by UTIAS in Canada. Launched on April 15, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this box-shaped satellite measures 0.4 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.4 meters, has a dry mass of 15 kilograms, and operates for up to three years. It is powered by solar cells and batteries and serves the mission of Earth observation under the ownership of GHG.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.4
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.4
Dry Mass
15
Launch Mass
15
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
GHGSAT-C8
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
UTIAS
Life Expectancy
3 years
Bus
Nemo-V1
Configuration
Nemo-V1 bus
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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