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OBJECT J (68206)
COSPAR: 2026-052J | Alt Name: N/A
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Launch Date
March 16, 2026
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/95
Launch Vehicle
Kuaizhou-11
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
68206
International Designator
2026-052J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:39:16 GMT
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Inclination
97.33°
Right Ascension
266.46°
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Argument of Perigee
320.08°
Period
96.86 min
Mean Motion
14.87 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
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OBJECT J
Alternative Name
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Type
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Status
Operational
Owner
Unknown
Country
China
Constellation
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Latest TLEs
1 68206U 26052J 26200.73560568 .00038912 21738-5 49547-3 0 9998
2 68206 97.3283 266.4596 0468872 320.0791 36.6801 14.86607663 18539
Source: Celestrak
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