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OBJECT C (61896)
COSPAR: 2024-205C | Alt Name: Shiyan 26C
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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
61896
International Designator
2024-205C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:57:45 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.41°
Right Ascension
270.73°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
248.12°
Period
95.19 min
Mean Motion
15.13 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT C
Alternative Name
Shiyan 26C
Type
Unknown
Status
Operational
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 61896U 24205C 26200.83177758 .00002983 00000+0 16897-3 0 9994
2 61896 97.4104 270.7349 0049127 248.1194 111.4809 15.12762496 93167
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 26C
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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