The Evolution of Space Stations
A brief journey through the evolution of space stations, delving into Russia's Mir, the International Space Station, China's Tiangong, and envisioning the future of orbital habitats.
NORAD ID
64588
International Designator
2025-135BN
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:24:42 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.78°
Right Ascension
315.20°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
222.23°
Period
96.34 min
Mean Motion
14.95 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
BIFROST-DNK
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
FMI/FMV
Country
Denmark
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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1 64588U 25135BN 26200.80882325 .00001468 00000+0 14029-3 0 9990
2 64588 97.7773 315.1980 0003215 222.2254 137.8719 14.94777329 58787
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
0.5
Diameter
0.5
Span
1.0
Dry Mass
50
Launch Mass
50
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
BIFROST
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
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Manufacturer
SPINV
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
SpInv Micro
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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