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POLYTECH-UNIVERSE 3 (RS46S) (57191)
COSPAR: 2023-091AB | Alt Name: Polytech Universe-3
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 27, 2023
Launch Site
VOSTO
Launch Pad
PU1S
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57191
International Designator
2023-091AB
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:27:01 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.50°
Right Ascension
258.39°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
22.27°
Period
94.77 min
Mean Motion
15.19 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
POLYTECH-UNIVERSE 3 (RS46S)
Alternative Name
Polytech Universe-3
Type
Unknown
Status
Operational
Owner
SPBPU
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 57191U 23091AB 26200.81042948 .00002352 00000+0 11411-3 0 9996
2 57191 97.5026 258.3892 0015626 22.2714 337.9196 15.19390196168905
Source: Celestrak
Summary
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
5.07
Launch Mass
5.07
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Polytech Universe-3
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
STTS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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