HULIANWANG DIGUI-162

HULIANWANG DIGUI-162 is an active satellite operated by China, launched on 2026-03-12 from Wenchang, China. As a relatively recent addition to the catalogue, its orbital elements are well-characterised. It orbits in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at altitudes between 1,149 km and 1,150 km with an inclination of 50.0°. It travels at approximately 26,209 km/h (7.28 km/s), completing one full orbit every 108 minutes — that’s roughly 13.29 orbits per day. Its near-circular orbit (eccentricity close to zero) means it maintains a very consistent altitude throughout each revolution. It is part of the Hulianwang constellation group. At its current altitude, the estimated orbital lifetime before atmospheric re-entry is ~500–1,000 years. Orbital Radar tracks HULIANWANG DIGUI-162 in real time using the latest two-line element set (TLE) data, providing live position, altitude, speed and orbital path updated continuously.

HULIANWANG DIGUI-162 orbits at an average altitude of 1,150 km in the upper LEO band, where atmospheric drag is negligible and objects can persist for centuries to millennia. This altitude is used by broadband constellations like OneWeb and by scientific missions requiring stable orbits far from the densest debris bands. Within ±50 km of HULIANWANG DIGUI-162’s average altitude, there are currently 516 active payloads and 295 tracked debris or rocket body fragments — notable neighbours include ONEWEB-0012, ONEWEB-0010, ONEWEB-0008. With an inclination of 50.0°, HULIANWANG DIGUI-162 passes over latitudes between 50.0°N and 50.0°S, covering most populated land masses in both hemispheres. This mid-inclination band balances global coverage with efficient launch energy requirements. China operates approximately 1,219 active satellites in total, of which 183 share a similar altitude band with HULIANWANG DIGUI-162.