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LARES-2 (NORAD 53105)

LARES-2 is a earth observation satellite (NORAD 53105) in a MEO orbit 5882 by 5896 km above the Earth, circling the planet every 225.4 minutes. Right now it is over latitude -27.8°, longitude -99.9° at an altitude of 5892 km.

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Where is LARES-2 now?

Latitude: -27.832°
Longitude: -99.855°
Altitude: 5892 km
Speed: 5.701 km/s
Footprint radius: 6532 km

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Frequencies and modes

Link	Uplink	Downlink	Mode
532nm Retroreflector	40000 MHz	40000 MHz	CW

Frequencies are the nominal values from the SatNOGS database and can change. While the satellite is above your horizon the table shows the Doppler-corrected frequencies. For how to use them, read working amateur radio satellites.

Orbit and identity

53105NORAD catalog number

2022-080AInternational designator

Earth observationCategory

MEOOrbit class

225.36 minOrbital period

5882 × 5896 kmPerigee × apogee altitude

70.14°Inclination

0.000556Eccentricity

6.3897Revolutions per day

2022Launch year

In orbitStatus (SatNOGS)

NoneOperator

Orbital elements epoch: 2026-10-26T04:11:01 UTC (4.7 days ago). Positions drift from reality as the elements age; fresh elements are fetched automatically.

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Positions are computed from public orbital elements (CelesTrak / US Space Force 18th SDS) with the SGP4 model and are accurate to a few kilometres; amateur radio data from the SatNOGS DB (CC BY-SA). Not for navigation or safety-critical use. Method and limits · Radio coverage map · Live HF propagation data