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OBJECT F (63987)
COSPAR: 2025-100F | Alt Name: N/A
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Launch Date
May 14, 2025
Launch Site
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
63987
International Designator
2025-100F
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:29:55 GMT
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Inclination
97.36°
Right Ascension
273.24°
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Argument of Perigee
182.34°
Period
94.69 min
Mean Motion
15.21 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT F
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
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Status
Operational
Owner
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Country
China
Constellation
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Latest TLEs
1 63987U 25100F 26201.22910906 .00007056 00000+0 32319-3 0 9999
2 63987 97.3617 273.2380 0008491 182.3372 177.7826 15.20758537 65654
Source: Celestrak
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