Space Brief 14 Sep 2025
Today's highlights include SpaceX's 300th Starlink launch, NASA re-establishing contact with a TRACERS satellite, and budget concerns impacting the commercial remote sensing industry.
GENESIS SRC (28453)
COSPAR: 2001-034D | Alt Name: Genesis SRC
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
August 8, 2001
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC17A
Launch Vehicle
Delta 7326-9.5
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28453
International Designator
2001-034D
Decay Date
9/8/2004
Basic Satellite Info
Name
GENESIS SRC
Alternative Name
Genesis SRC
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JPL
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The GENESIS SRC satellite, also known as Genesis Sample Return Capsule, was launched on August 8, 2001, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's SLC17A pad using a Delta 7326-9.5 launch vehicle. The spacecraft is owned by JPL and has dimensions of 1 meter in length, 1.5 meters in diameter, and 1.5 meters in span. It features a cone shape and has a dry mass of 220 kilograms, which matches its launch mass. The satellite's manufacturer is LMA. No additional mission or equipment details are provided.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
1.5
Span
1.5
Dry Mass
220
Launch Mass
220
Shape
Cone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Sample Return Capsule
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Genesis
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Satellite Articles
View All Posts »Learn more about satellites and other related topics.
Vulcan Set to Open 2026 With USSF-87 National Security Launch | KeepTrack Space Brief
ULA's Vulcan rocket preps for USSF-87 national security launch to open 2026. Sierra Space delivers SDA Tranche 2 satellites three months early. NASA delays spacewalk for Crew-11 medical issue.
X Report 4 Dec 2024
SpaceX's Falcon 9 achieves a milestone with its 24th launch for Starlink, while competitive moves continue in the satellite internet market.
Space Brief 8 Mar 2025
Today's Space Brief covers the landing of the X-37B spaceplane after a 434-day mission, the postponement of SDA's satellite launch, and the fiery debris from SpaceX's Starship over The Bahamas.
Falcon Heavy Returns After 18-Month Hiatus for ViaSat-3 | KeepTrack X Report
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy lifts off for the 12th time after 18 months grounded, delivering the final ViaSat-3 satellite from LC-39A at 10:21 a.m. EDT.
X Report 22 Dec 2024
SpaceX successfully launches two rideshare missions to mid-inclination orbits, expanding their satellite deployment capabilities.
X Report 2 Jan 2025
SpaceX's 2024 launch surge sets global records, with Florida making history in the U.S. Find out how these achievements are shaping the commercial space race.
Space Brief 10 Dec 2025
Today's brief covers China's intense launch schedule, a new Arctic military constellation, Muon Space's defense innovations, and SpaceX's classified NROL-77 mission.