The Evolution of Space Stations
A brief journey through the evolution of space stations, delving into Russia's Mir, the International Space Station, China's Tiangong, and envisioning the future of orbital habitats.
Launch Date
May 16, 2024
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1B
NORAD ID
59775
International Designator
2024-092C
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:32:41 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.67°
Right Ascension
333.30°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
73.71°
Period
94.12 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
OBJECT C
Alternative Name
Zorkiy-2M No. 6
Type
Status
Owner
SPUT
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
1 59775U 24092C 26201.31436983 .00005828 00000+0 20329-3 0 9999
2 59775 97.6672 333.2967 0009734 73.7119 286.5191 15.29992559120647
Source: Celestrak
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Length
0.4
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.4
Dry Mass
20
Launch Mass
20
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Zorkiy-2M
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPUT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 12U
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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