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VSP ROSE (59124)
COSPAR: 2024-043AC | Alt Name: VSP Rose
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59124
International Designator
2024-043AC
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:57:34 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.57°
Right Ascension
337.74°
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Argument of Perigee
127.64°
Period
94.18 min
Mean Motion
15.29 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
VSP ROSE
Alternative Name
VSP Rose
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ASPLB
Country
Belgium
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 59124U 24043AC 26200.83164728 .00002260 00000+0 83113-4 0 9992
2 59124 97.5658 337.7425 0011856 127.6351 232.5966 15.28922241131970
Source: Celestrak
Summary
VSP ROSE, also known as VSP Rose, is an Earth observation and technology satellite developed by ASPLB (Aerospace Laboratory). It was launched on March 4, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 1 meter in length with a diameter of 0.5 meters and has a span of 3 meters due to its solar panels or other deployable components. It has a dry mass of 200 kg and was launched at the same weight. Equipped with solar cells and batteries for power, VSP ROSE is designed on the VSP bus configuration, shaped as a box with two panels. Its mission focuses on Earth observation and technology advancement with a planned operational lifetime of five years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
0.5
Span
3
Dry Mass
200
Launch Mass
200
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Aerospacelab VHR
Purpose
Earth observation, technology
Mission
Earth observation, technology
Manufacturer
ASPLB
Life Expectancy
5 years
Bus
Aerosp
Configuration
VSP bus
Motor
?
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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