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NORAD ID: 23943 Int'l Des: 1996-039 Owner: APT Country: HKUK operational
HEOCIRCULAR

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About Apstar 1A

Apstar 1A (NORAD 23943) is a satellite launched Jul 3, 1996 by APT of HKUK. It operates in HEO, CIRCULAR orbit with a mass of 770.00 kg.

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Two-Line Element Set

1 23943U 96039A 26197.19978046 -.00000161 00000-0 00000-0 0 9996
2 23943 12.6924 19.8150 0020253 352.7727 359.1875 0.99194030 42926
Epoch: Jul 16, 2026 • Age: 21 hours

Current Status

Altitude 36038.7 km
Apogee / Perigee N/A
Velocity 3.07 km/s
Sub-Earth Point -10.76°S, 2.91°E
Launch Date Jul 3, 1996
Age 30 years
Type other

Technical Details

Classification Payload
Mass 770.00 kg
Dry Mass 600.00 kg
Total Mass 1400.00 kg
Length 7.50 m
Diameter 2.20 m
Span 7.50 m
Shape Cyl
Manufacturer HSES
Bus Type HS-376
Phase Status Unknown Active Status
Owner/State APT/HKUK

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