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YAM-11 (68991)
COSPAR: 2026-100M | Alt Name: N/A
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
68991
International Designator
2026-100M
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:18:11 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.78°
Right Ascension
97.37°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
346.19°
Period
96.60 min
Mean Motion
14.91 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAM-11
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
LOFT/EDA
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 68991U 26100M 26200.67930292 .00000629 00000+0 69860-4 0 9999
2 68991 97.7767 97.3712 0009569 346.1895 13.9060 14.90612987 11538
Source: Celestrak
Summary
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Physical Characteristics
Length
1.3
Diameter
1.0
Span
5.0
Dry Mass
140
Launch Mass
150
Shape
Trapezoid+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
YAM-11
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ADST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
ARROW
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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