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OBJECT D (61241)
COSPAR: 2024-174D | Alt Name: Yunyao-1 21
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 24, 2024
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC130
Launch Vehicle
Lijian-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61241
International Designator
2024-174D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:53:21 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.44°
Right Ascension
212.34°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
111.48°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT D
Alternative Name
Yunyao-1 21
Type
Unknown
Status
Operational
Owner
YYAO
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 61241U 24174D 26200.87038359 .00004447 00000+0 15512-3 0 9990
2 61241 97.4381 212.3442 0013763 111.4824 248.7885 15.30058407100913
Source: Celestrak
Summary
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.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2
Diameter
1.5
Span
5
Dry Mass
50
Launch Mass
50
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Yunyao-1 21
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
YYAO
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
YY-1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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