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OBJECT AD (59125)
COSPAR: 2024-043AD | Alt Name: Optimus-2
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59125
International Designator
2024-043AD
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:09:26 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.57°
Right Ascension
342.53°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
115.10°
Period
93.72 min
Mean Motion
15.36 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT AD
Alternative Name
Optimus-2
Type
Unknown
Status
Operational
Owner
SPMACH
Country
Australia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 59125U 24043AD 26200.63155125 .00004479 00000+0 12807-3 0 9997
2 59125 97.5682 342.5282 0010494 115.1021 245.1313 15.36479904132245
Source: Celestrak
Summary
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Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
1.5
Span
1.5
Dry Mass
270
Launch Mass
270
Shape
Cyl+panel
Radar Cross Section
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Visual Magnitude
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Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Optimus-2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPMACH
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Optimus
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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