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TACHELES (68539)
COSPAR: 2026-069B | Alt Name: N/A
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
Unknown
Launch Site
Unknown
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
SLS Block 1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
68539
International Designator
2026-069B
Decay Date
4/2/2026
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TACHELES
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
DLR
Country
N/A
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
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.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
20
Launch Mass
20
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
TACHELES
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
NEURSP
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 12U
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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