Shenzhou-23 Docks at Tiangong; Crew Member Targets 1-Year Stay | KeepTrack Space Brief
Shenzhou-23 docked with Tiangong May 24 with 3 astronauts, including Hong Kong's first crew member. One will stay ~1 year in orbit.
OBJECT H (62721)
COSPAR: 2023-195H | Alt Name: deb CSSHQ
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Launch Date
December 14, 2023
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/91
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2F
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62721
International Designator
2023-195H
Epoch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:56:13 GMT
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Inclination
49.99°
Right Ascension
78.93°
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Argument of Perigee
158.08°
Period
95.50 min
Mean Motion
15.08 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT H
Alternative Name
deb CSSHQ
Type
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Status
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Owner
ZLZB
Country
China
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Latest TLEs
1 62721U 23195H 26199.95571438 .00004510 00000+0 30875-3 0 9992
2 62721 49.9858 78.9341 0001557 158.0771 202.0244 15.07836262104393
Source: Celestrak
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