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
December 16, 2015
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
FLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV
NORAD ID
41169
International Designator
2015-077D
Decay Date
6/27/2025
Name
TELEOS-1
Alternative Name
TeLEOS-1
Type
Status
Owner
AGILS
Country
Singapore
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
2
Diameter
1.6
Span
4
Dry Mass
400
Launch Mass
400
Shape
Hex cyl+4 pan
Radar Cross Section
2.6853
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
TeLEOS-1
Purpose
Earth Observation
Mission
Earth Observation
Manufacturer
STESS
Life Expectancy
5 years
Bus
SS-400
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
electro-optical camera
Power System
4 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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