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Orbit recap · Aug 18, 2026

1 new objects cataloged, 2 reentries. New launches reach SATCAT a day or two after liftoff.

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Space on Aug 18, 2026
Everything the catalog gained and cleared that day. ▲ launches, ▼ reentries.
ORBIT RECAPAug 18, 20261new objects cataloged2reentered and burned up▲ HONGHU-03 · Jiuquan, China1 objects▼ FARADAY_PHOENIX5.1 yrs up▼ HYPERVIEW 1G (RS66S)1.8 yrs upSource: CelesTrak SATCAT.
Source: CelesTrak SATCAT.
Launches cataloged on Aug 18
One row per rocket.
LAUNCHFROMOBJECTSHONGHU-03Jiuquan, China1
Source: CelesTrak SATCAT.
Reentries on Aug 18
Objects that came home and burned up.
OBJECTTYPETIME IN ORBITFARADAY_PHOENIXPayload5.1 yrs upHYPERVIEW 1G (RS66S)Payload1.8 yrs up
Source: CelesTrak SATCAT.
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