Spacecraft information: BESSA

Launch Details
Launched 29 March 2026
Flight ended
Status Operational
Category Active satellites
Launch site Air Force Western Test Range, California, USA
Owner Portugal
NORAD ID 68836
COSPAR ID 2026-067CX
Observing

Current orbital elements

Inclination 97.458°
Eccentricity 0.00112
RA ascending node 12.401 hr
Argument perigee 152.879°
Mean anomaly 207.303°
Orbital period 94.796 min
Epoch of osculation 16 Aug 2026, 08:29

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Derived Quantities

Min Altitude 508.2 km
Mean Altitude 515.8 km
Peak Altitude 523.5 km

Orbital History

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42.38°N
71.11°W
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