Demystifying the USSPACECOM Two-Line Element Set Format
Discover the history and significance of Two-Line Element Sets (TLEs) in satellite tracking. Dive into their components, applications, and how they are evolving to meet future space challenges.
Launch Date
December 15, 2025
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC41
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 551
NORAD ID
67159
International Designator
2025-301AC
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:13:47 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
51.90°
Right Ascension
221.63°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
70.56°
Period
97.30 min
Mean Motion
14.80 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
KUIPER-00265
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
KUIP
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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1 67159U 25301AC 26200.75957219 .00000930 00000+0 15089-3 0 9991
2 67159 51.9018 221.6320 0000348 70.5587 289.5413 14.79938032 33045
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
1.8
Diameter
0.7
Span
5.0
Dry Mass
490
Launch Mass
490
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Kuiper LA04-27
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
KUIP
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Kuiper
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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