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GHOST-1 (56195)
COSPAR: 2023-054T | Alt Name: GHOST-1
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56195
International Designator
2023-054T
Epoch
Mon, 04 May 2026 20:11:45 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.27°
Right Ascension
46.65°
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Argument of Perigee
213.62°
Period
87.68 min
Mean Motion
16.42 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GHOST-1
Alternative Name
GHOST-1
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ORBSK
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 56195U 23054T 26124.84149806 .07462440 25461-5 36773-3 0 9994
2 56195 97.2749 46.6504 0008362 213.6171 146.4601 16.42251804172613
Source: Celestrak
Summary
GHOST-1 is a technology satellite built by ADIG and owned by ORBSK. It was launched on April 15, 2023, from AFWTR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle from SLC4E pad. The satellite has dimensions of 0.6 meters in length, 0.5 meters in diameter, and a span of 2 meters. GHOST-1 carries a hyperspectral imager as its primary payload and operates on solar cells with battery backup. It weighs 85 kilograms at launch and is expected to have an operational lifetime of 3-5 years. The satellite has a box+dish shape and no motor or related satellites listed, nor are there any major events, transmitter frequencies, or material composition details provided.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.6
Diameter
0.5
Span
2
Dry Mass
85
Launch Mass
85
Shape
Box+dish
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
GHOST-1
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
ADIG
Life Expectancy
3-5 years
Bus
Corvus-XL
Configuration
Corvus-XL
Motor
None
Equipment
Hyperspectral imager
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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