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Jay C (62641)
COSPAR: 2025-009AJ | Alt Name: Jay C
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62641
International Designator
2025-009AJ
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:55:04 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.39°
Right Ascension
282.00°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
158.47°
Period
94.13 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
Jay C
Alternative Name
Jay C
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
DRDC/UTIAS
Country
Canada
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 62641U 25009AJ 26200.78824523 .00005077 00000+0 17825-3 0 9998
2 62641 97.3924 282.0031 0003017 158.4739 201.6629 15.29857198 83887
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named Jay C, also known by its alternate name Jay C, is owned and operated by DRDC/UTIAS and carries a payload called Gray Jay 1. It was launched on January 14, 2025, from launch pad SLC4E using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.4 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.4 meters as well. Its dry mass is recorded at 35 kilograms, which is also its launch mass. It was manufactured by UTIAS and has a shape described as "Box+ 2 pan." No additional information about its mission or purpose is provided.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.4
Diameter
0.3
Span
0.4
Dry Mass
35
Launch Mass
35
Shape
Box+ 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Gray Jay 1
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
UTIAS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Defiant
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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