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W-SERIES 6 (68469)
COSPAR: 2026-067BF | Alt Name: N/A
DECAYED
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
68469
International Designator
2026-067BF
Decay Date
5/19/2026
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
W-SERIES 6
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
VARDA
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
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Physical Characteristics
Length
1.0
Diameter
1.4
Span
1.4
Dry Mass
55
Launch Mass
250
Shape
Trunc cone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
W-6
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
VARDA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
VW
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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