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UMBRA-07 (58297)
COSPAR: 2023-174AT | Alt Name: Umbra-07
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58297
International Designator
2023-174AT
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:18:58 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.38°
Right Ascension
255.26°
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Argument of Perigee
0.03°
Period
95.39 min
Mean Motion
15.10 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
UMBRA-07
Alternative Name
Umbra-07
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
UMBRA
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 58297U 23174AT 26200.72150977 .00004112 00000+0 25926-3 0 9990
2 58297 97.3769 255.2609 0001775 0.0273 0.0956 15.09660471148322
Source: Celestrak
Summary
UMBRA-07 (also known as Umbra-07) is an Earth observation satellite equipped with X-band SAR technology, launched on November 11, 2023 from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.8 meters in length and 0.6 meters in diameter, with a span of 4 meters. It weighs 84 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 79 kilograms. Its shape is described as "Box + 2 Pan + Dish." The satellite's power source consists of solar cells and batteries. UMBRA-07 operates under the ownership of UMBRA for radar-based Earth observation missions.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.8
Diameter
0.6
Span
4
Dry Mass
79
Launch Mass
84
Shape
Box + 2 Pan + Dish
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Umbra-07
Purpose
Earth observation, radar
Mission
Earth observation, radar
Manufacturer
UMBRA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Espastar
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
None
Equipment
X-band SAR
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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