Space Brief 12 Feb 2025
Today's space brief covers SpaceX's latest Starlink missions, Satellogic's contract with Brazilian Air Force, OCX, and ATLAS project updates, and DARPA's insights on cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Launch Date
November 2, 1967
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC1E
Launch Vehicle
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
NORAD ID
03025
International Designator
1967-109B
Decay Date
3/28/1969
Name
OPS 1587
Alternative Name
FACADE
Type
Status
Owner
NRO/SAFSP
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.8
Span
0.8
Dry Mass
95
Launch Mass
95
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
P-11 No. 4410
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMSC/EDLS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
P-11
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
SRS Motor
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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