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ASBM-2 (60423)
COSPAR: 2024-143B | Alt Name: ASBM 2
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60423
International Designator
2024-143B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:46:18 GMT
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Inclination
62.85°
Right Ascension
44.30°
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Argument of Perigee
269.42°
Period
957.28 min
Mean Motion
1.50 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ASBM-2
Alternative Name
ASBM 2
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPNOR/SFSSC
Country
Norway
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 60423U 24143B 26200.07382769 -.00000136 00000+0 00000+0 0 9990
2 60423 62.8491 44.2972 5616038 269.4231 29.5024 01.50426390 12084
Source: Celestrak
Summary
ASBM-2 is a communication satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 60423 and OBJECT ID 2024-143B. It utilizes the GEOStar-3 Bus configuration, launched on August 12, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 4 meters in length, 3 meters in diameter, and a span of 27 meters. It weighs 1925 kg dry and had a launch mass of 3505 kg. Equipped with Ka-band transponders, X-band transponders, and an EHF payload, ASBM-2 is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The mission aims to provide communication services for a period of 15 years. Manufactured by NGISD, the satellite is owned by SPNOR/SFSSC and has a box-shaped design with two panels.
Physical Characteristics
Length
4
Diameter
3
Span
27
Dry Mass
1925
Launch Mass
3505
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ASBM 2
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
NGISD
Life Expectancy
15 years
Bus
Geostar-3
Configuration
GEOStar-3 Bus
Motor
BT-4
Equipment
Ka-band transponders, X-band transponders, EHF payload
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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