Rocket Lab Neutron Targets Q4 2026 Debut, Space Brief 9 May 2026
Rocket Lab Neutron's first launch is targeted for Q4 2026 after a tank test failure, backed by a new 5-launch deal. Plus Globalstar's 1,410 km refresh.
NORAD ID
64548
International Designator
2025-135W
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:28:24 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.48°
Right Ascension
315.96°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
64.46°
Period
94.65 min
Mean Motion
15.21 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
GHGSAT-C13
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
GHG
Country
Canada
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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1 64548U 25135W 26200.81139817 .00003044 00000+0 13869-3 0 9991
2 64548 97.4803 315.9614 0001679 64.4625 295.6784 15.21431270 59819
Source: Celestrak
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.
Length
0.4
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.4
Dry Mass
15
Launch Mass
15
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
GHGSat-C13
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
UTIAS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Nemo-V1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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