Space Brief 11 Sep 2024
A recap of notable space events including the Soyuz MS-26 launch to the ISS, Polaris Dawn's altitude achievement, and satellite tracking updates.
Launch Date
January 13, 2026
Launch Site
WSC
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 8A
NORAD ID
67440
International Designator
2026-007F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:36:17 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
50.01°
Right Ascension
329.20°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
132.59°
Period
108.33 min
Mean Motion
13.29 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
HULIANWANG DIGUI-142
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
ZXW
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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1 67440U 26007F 26200.69187406 -.00000105 00000+0 40347-4 0 9995
2 67440 50.0141 329.2022 0000859 132.5914 227.5031 13.29326782 25113
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
3.0
Diameter
1.0
Span
10.0
Dry Mass
700
Launch Mass
700
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Xingwang Digui 18-06
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Xingwang C
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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