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.
Launch Date
July 8, 2025
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
64777
International Designator
2025-147Y
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:31:20 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
346.89°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
79.95°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
STARLINK-34547
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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1 64777U 25147Y 26200.73009814 .00012345 00000+0 37583-3 0 9995
2 64777 53.1622 346.8911 0000927 79.9474 280.1633 15.34405699 58947
Source: Celestrak
Length
0.3
Diameter
4.1
Span
29.0
Dry Mass
530
Launch Mass
575
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Starlink Group 10-28-23
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink V2MO
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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