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ORBASTRO-PC-1 (58258)
COSPAR: 2023-174C | Alt Name: OrbAstro PC1
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58258
International Designator
2023-174C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:24:53 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.38°
Right Ascension
287.59°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
62.95°
Period
92.89 min
Mean Motion
15.50 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ORBASTRO-PC-1
Alternative Name
OrbAstro PC1
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ORBAS
Country
United Kingdom
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 58258U 23174C 26200.80895198 .00014782 00000+0 26335-3 0 9996
2 58258 97.3761 287.5884 0006466 62.9503 297.2408 15.50192606150522
Source: Celestrak
Summary
ORBASTRO-PC-1, also known as OrbAstro PC1, is a 6U CubeSat technology satellite owned and manufactured by ORBAS in the UK. It was launched on November 11, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.2 meters in diameter, and spans 0.3 meters. Both its dry mass and launch mass are recorded at 10 kilograms. Equipped with solar cells and batteries for power supply, the satellite's design includes a box shape with two panels. The mission of ORBASTRO-PC-1 is focused on technology applications, though specific details about its equipment and major events during its operation remain unspecified.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
10
Launch Mass
10
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
OrbAstro
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
ORBAS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 6U
Configuration
CubeSat (6U)
Motor
?
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
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Stop Azimuth
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