Launch Date
March 21, 2024
Launch Site
WLPIS
Launch Pad
Pad 0C
Launch Vehicle
Electron
NORAD ID
59289
International Designator
2024-053B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:12:57 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
49.98°
Right Ascension
124.11°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
107.00°
Period
92.19 min
Mean Motion
15.62 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
MOLA
Alternative Name
Mola
Type
Status
Owner
USNPS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
1 59289U 24053B 26200.80066454 .00030505 00000+0 34602-3 0 9990
2 59289 49.9846 124.1090 0003339 107.0040 253.1297 15.62043607126598
Source: Celestrak
Length
2
Diameter
1
Span
5
Dry Mass
10
Launch Mass
10
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Mola
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
USNPS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 6U
Configuration
CubeSat (6U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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