The 10 Most Iconic Satellites Still in Space
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OBJECT E (69542)
COSPAR: 2026-134E | Alt Name: N/A
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 15, 2026
Launch Site
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Launch Pad
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Launch Vehicle
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
69542
International Designator
2026-134E
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:35:50 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.70°
Right Ascension
271.00°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
159.95°
Period
95.38 min
Mean Motion
15.10 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT E
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Unknown
Status
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Owner
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Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 69542U 26134E 26200.73322182 .00002803 00000+0 17723-3 0 9995
2 69542 97.7036 270.9986 0016903 159.9451 200.2445 15.09757073 5213
Source: Celestrak
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
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Shape
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Manufacturer
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Bus
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Motor
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Power System
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ADCS
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Transmitter Frequency
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