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BLACKJACK ACES-1 (56956)
COSPAR: 2023-084AA | Alt Name: Blackjack Aces-1
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56956
International Designator
2023-084AA
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:17:23 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.62°
Right Ascension
336.15°
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Argument of Perigee
114.10°
Period
94.81 min
Mean Motion
15.19 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
BLACKJACK ACES-1
Alternative Name
Blackjack Aces-1
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
DARPA
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 56956U 23084AA 26200.84541497 .00003640 00000+0 17851-3 0 9997
2 56956 97.6239 336.1526 0002207 114.1014 246.0451 15.18772591121853
Source: Celestrak
Summary
BLACKJACK ACES-1 is a technology satellite launched by DARPA on June 12, 2023, from AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle at SLC4E. The spacecraft measures 1.5 meters in length and 0.5 meters in diameter with a span of 1.5 meters. It has a dry mass and launch mass of 200 kilograms each. The satellite is powered by solar cells and batteries, has a box shape, and uses the Saturn bus configuration. It was manufactured by BLCAN/LMSS and its mission focuses on technology advancements.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.5
Diameter
0.5
Span
1.5
Dry Mass
200
Launch Mass
200
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Blackjack Aces-1
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
BLCAN/LMSS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
X-SAT
Configuration
Saturn bus
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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