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OBJECT A (63982)
COSPAR: 2025-100A | Alt Name: N/A
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Launch Date
May 14, 2025
Launch Site
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Launch Pad
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Launch Vehicle
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
63982
International Designator
2025-100A
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:05:44 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.37°
Right Ascension
273.33°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
245.70°
Period
94.69 min
Mean Motion
15.21 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT A
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Unknown
Status
Operational
Owner
Unknown
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 63982U 25100A 26201.29565627 .00004444 00000+0 20287-3 0 9996
2 63982 97.3654 273.3346 0026812 245.6966 114.1470 15.20793876 65679
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
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Shape
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Manufacturer
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Bus
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Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
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ADCS
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Transmitter Frequency
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