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OBJECT B (69738)
COSPAR: 2026-149B | Alt Name: N/A
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 1, 2026
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC43/94
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
69738
International Designator
2026-149B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:03:40 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
99.32°
Right Ascension
209.01°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
317.18°
Period
100.69 min
Mean Motion
14.30 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT B
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Owner
CNSA
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 69738U 26149B 26200.66922191 .00000030 00000+0 27774-4 0 9994
2 69738 99.3218 209.0075 0197947 317.1762 41.4142 14.30068580 2771
Source: Celestrak
Summary
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Physical Characteristics
Length
6.9
Diameter
2.9
Span
6.9
Dry Mass
1000
Launch Mass
1000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
CZ-4B Stage 3
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SAST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CZ-4 Stage 3
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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