Spacetrack Directory Name | POPACS 1 |
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Orbit launches | 2013-09-29 (11 years ago) |
Days in orbit | 4068 |
Country/organisation of origin | USA (US) |
Starting point | AFWTR (Vandenberg Air Force Base, USA) |
Categories | |
Perigee | 320 km |
Apogee | 1190 km |
Orbit slope (inclination) | 80.98° |
Laps per day | 15 |
Height POPACS 1 | 612.27 km |
3 spheres. Assess changes in the density of the upper atmosphere in response to heightened solar activity. Will remain in orbit for approximately 10, 12.5 and 15 years. Three 10 cm spheres whose external appearances are identical. However, they differ in their masses. The three masses are 1 kg, 1.5 kg, and 2 kg. In their launch configuration, the three spheres are separated by a set of two spacers and two end plates.
satellite POPACS 1 Date of exalting 29.09.2013y. Average height of ISS POPACS 1 hundred 612.27 km. Average velocity POPACS 1 is 27195.98 km/h. Inclination POPACS 1 satellite 80.98°.