The Korean Optical Wide-field patroL-Network (OWL-Net)
South Korea's sophisticated network of robotic telescopes provides critical space situational awareness while strengthening the nation's position in space security amid regional tensions
Launch Date
June 27, 1974
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/1
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
NORAD ID
07349
International Designator
1974-048A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:51:18 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
82.95°
Right Ascension
162.07°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
200.27°
Period
104.66 min
Mean Motion
13.76 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
COSMOS 663
Alternative Name
Kosmos-663
Type
Status
Owner
VMF
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
1 07349U 74048A 26185.20230186 .00000052 00000-0 38235-4 0 9992
2 07349 82.9504 162.0701 0024403 200.2682 171.5254 13.75861331610553
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
5
Diameter
2.1
Span
17
Dry Mass
800
Launch Mass
800
Shape
Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
1.9313
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Zaliv No. 29L (No. 6)
Purpose
Navigation / Communication
Mission
Navigation / Communication
Manufacturer
OAZ
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
KAUR-1 11F617
Configuration
KAUR-1
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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