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VSP RF B1 (59137)
COSPAR: 2024-043AR | Alt Name: Loulou
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59137
International Designator
2024-043AR
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:30:11 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.57°
Right Ascension
337.95°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
113.72°
Period
94.38 min
Mean Motion
15.26 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
VSP RF B1
Alternative Name
Loulou
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ASPLB
Country
Belgium
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 59137U 24043AR 26200.60429957 .00001817 00000+0 74011-4 0 9993
2 59137 97.5655 337.9515 0006287 113.7235 246.4663 15.25802125131964
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite VSP RF B1 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-043AR) is an aerospacelab bus configured SIGINT satellite owned and manufactured by ASPLB, launched on March 4, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 1 meter in length, has a diameter of 0.5 meters, and spans 3 meters, with a dry mass and launch mass both at 200 kilograms. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + 2 pan" and it utilizes solar cells along with batteries for power supply. Its mission involves SIGINT operations, and it has an expected lifetime of 5 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 VSP RF B1
Purpose
SIGINT
Mission
SIGINT
Manufacturer
ASPLB
Life Expectancy
5 years
Bus
Aerosp
Configuration
VSP bus
Motor
?
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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