Space Brief 6 Nov 2024
Discover the latest in satellite technology with the launch of the world's first wooden satellite, new test materials for the ISS, and significant developments in orbital space debris.
Launch Date
April 28, 2026
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC41
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 551
NORAD ID
68870
International Designator
2026-095G
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:09:03 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
51.88°
Right Ascension
83.75°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
66.66°
Period
93.59 min
Mean Motion
15.39 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
KUIPER-00437
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
KUIP
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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1 68870U 26095G 26200.96462160 .00009563 00000+0 25653-3 0 9991
2 68870 51.8781 83.7545 0007911 66.6643 293.5176 15.38625714 12774
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 LA06-07
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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