Space Brief 23 Nov 2025
Today's highlights include a space debris incident involving China's spacecraft, development advancements for military space missions, and a notable setback for SpaceX's Starship booster.
UNAMSAT-2 (MO-30) (24305)
COSPAR: 1996-052B | Alt Name: MEXICO-OSCAR-30
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
September 5, 1996
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/1
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
24305
International Designator
1996-052B
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:58:21 GMT
Apogee
Calculating...
Perigee
Calculating...
Inclination
82.94°
Right Ascension
67.67°
Eccentricity
Calculating...
Argument of Perigee
202.40°
Period
104.80 min
Mean Motion
13.74 rev/day
Latitude
Calculating...
Longitude
Calculating...
Altitude
Calculating...
Velocity
Calculating...
Polar Plot
3D Visualization
Basic Satellite Info
Name
UNAMSAT-2 (MO-30)
Alternative Name
MEXICO-OSCAR-30
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
UNAM
Country
Mexico
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 24305U 96052B 26185.12385837 .00000084 00000-0 73535-4 0 9994
2 24305 82.9362 67.6688 0029463 202.3977 157.5895 13.74086593494947
Source: Celestrak
Summary
UNAMSAT-2 (MO-30), also known as MEXICO-OSCAR-30, is a technology demonstration satellite launched on September 5, 1996, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome LC132/1 launch pad using the Kosmos 11K65M launch vehicle. The satellite was manufactured by UNAM and has a configuration of AMSAT-NA Microsat with a cube shape, measuring 0.3 meters in length, diameter, and span. It weighs 11 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. Its power supply comes from solar cells and batteries, and it is primarily designed for technology demonstration purposes. The satellite was launched by Mexico (MX) and is owned by UNAM with the payload designated as UNAMSAT-B.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.3
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
11
Launch Mass
11
Shape
Cube
Radar Cross Section
0.1693
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
UNAMSAT-B
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
UNAM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Microsat
Configuration
AMSAT-NA Microsat
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
Pass Duration
Satellite Articles
View All Posts »Learn more about satellites and other related topics.
10,374 Starlink Satellites in Orbit, X Report 6 May 2026
Starlink satellites in orbit May 2026: 10,374, with 10,358 working. Mission 17-29 lifts 24 more from Vandenberg and a satellite films the Starlink train.
Space Brief 26 Jul 2025
Today's brief highlights the maiden flight of Blue Origin's Blue Ring spacecraft with a new AI-driven space sensor, debates on asteroid defense responsibilities, and updates on the U.S. Space Force's missile shield leadership.
SpaceX Lands $2.29B Space Force Contract, X Report 27 May 2026
SpaceX wins a $2.29 billion US Space Force contract for a military space data network, NASA adds 6 crew missions, and Starship V3 makes its first flight.
X Report 25 Feb 2025
SpaceX has completed the investigation into Starship Flight 7, announcing causes ahead of the next planned launch, while numerous missions are lined up for launch this week.
NASA Ends MAVEN After 6-Month Contact Loss; Falcon 9 Sets 35th Reuse Record | KeepTrack Space Brief
NASA concludes MAVEN mission after six months attempting to restore contact with Mars probe. Meanwhile, Falcon 9 booster flies record 35th flight on Starlink 10-35 mission.
Northrop Grumman Books $71M Charge on Vulcan Booster Anomaly | KeepTrack Space Brief
Northrop Grumman takes $71M charge over Vulcan solid rocket booster anomaly, grounding ULA's vehicle. Vulcan manifest timelines now in holding pattern pending resolution.
Starlink Hits 10,000 Satellites in Orbit, X Report 17 Mar 2026
How many Starlink satellites are in orbit in 2026? SpaceX passed 10,000 after the Starlink 17-24 launch, with 10,020 in orbit and 11,529 launched.