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RUNNER-1 (TYVAK-1005) (56953)
COSPAR: 2023-084X | Alt Name: Runner-1
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56953
International Designator
2023-084X
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:01:33 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.63°
Right Ascension
344.15°
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Argument of Perigee
187.20°
Period
93.61 min
Mean Motion
15.38 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
RUNNER-1 (TYVAK-1005)
Alternative Name
Runner-1
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
IMAG/FACH
Country
Israel
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 56953U 23084X 26200.79274450 .00005848 00000+0 15725-3 0 9990
2 56953 97.6282 344.1507 0007935 187.1976 172.9156 15.38278384172618
Source: Celestrak
Summary
RUNNER-1 (TYVAK-1005), also known as Runner-1, is an Earth observation satellite manufactured by TYVAK/IMAG for IMAG/FACH. It was launched on June 12, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.6 meters in length and 1 meter in diameter and span. Its dry mass is 90 kilograms, which matches its launch mass. Equipped with a 35 cm telescope imager as its payload named Fasat-Delta, the satellite uses solar cells and batteries for power generation. Designed to operate for five years, RUNNER-1 has a box + pan shape and was launched on a mission to conduct Earth observation tasks.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.6
Diameter
1
Span
1
Dry Mass
90
Launch Mass
90
Shape
Box + Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Fasat-Delta
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
TYVAK/IMAG
Life Expectancy
5 years
Bus
Runner
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
?
Equipment
35 cm telescope imager
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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