X Report 23 Sep 2025
SpaceX successfully launched the NROL-48 mission, growing the National Reconnaissance Office's satellite fleet. Additionally, NASA introduced ten new astronaut candidates, increasing female representation in its ranks.
Launch Date
April 24, 2010
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC200/39
Launch Vehicle
Proton-M/Briz-M
NORAD ID
36518
International Designator
2010-016C
Decay Date
11/8/2018
Name
BREEZE-M DEB [TANK]
Alternative Name
Briz-M DTB
Type
Status
Owner
KHRR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
2.1
Diameter
4
Span
4
Dry Mass
1000
Launch Mass
11900
Shape
Torus
Radar Cross Section
6.7411
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Briz-M torus tank
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
KHRR
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Briz tank
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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