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OBJECT A (61894)
COSPAR: 2024-205A | Alt Name: Shiyan 26A
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 11, 2024
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC130
Launch Vehicle
Lijian-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61894
International Designator
2024-205A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:54:54 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.41°
Right Ascension
270.00°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
50.93°
Period
95.22 min
Mean Motion
15.12 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT A
Alternative Name
Shiyan 26A
Type
Unknown
Status
Operational
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 61894U 24205A 26200.87145920 .00003985 00000+0 23309-3 0 9991
2 61894 97.4111 270.0040 0017073 50.9334 309.3412 15.12302158 93145
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
1.5
Diameter
1.5
Span
5
Dry Mass
100
Launch Mass
100
Shape
Box+panels
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Shiyan 26A
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SECM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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