R.A. OF THE ASCENDING NODE

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The Right Ascension of the Ascending Node (aW) indicates the geocentric Right Ascension (R.A. or a) of a satellite as it intersects the Earth's equatorial plane traveling northward (ascending). Its value can range anywhere from 0 to 360 degrees.


The ascending nodes of all satellites precess, hence the need for an accurate Epoch to indicate what time the RA of Ascending Node was most valid.

"063.2734" = an ascending node located 63o.2734 from the First Point of Aries at the specified Epoch in the TLE




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R.A. of the Ascending Node Was Last Modified On May 23, 2010