Space Brief 29 Jun 2025
Today's space brief covers SpaceX's new contract with the U.S. Space Force, multiple Starlink launches, Rocket Lab's rapid launch success, and the final mission of Japan's H-IIA rocket.
PISAT (41784)
COSPAR: 2016-059B | Alt Name: PISAT
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
September 26, 2016
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
FLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
41784
International Designator
2016-059B
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:46:52 GMT
Apogee
Calculating...
Perigee
Calculating...
Inclination
97.82°
Right Ascension
184.96°
Eccentricity
Calculating...
Argument of Perigee
148.47°
Period
98.02 min
Mean Motion
14.69 rev/day
Latitude
Calculating...
Longitude
Calculating...
Altitude
Calculating...
Velocity
Calculating...
Polar Plot
3D Visualization
Basic Satellite Info
Name
PISAT
Alternative Name
PISAT
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
PESU
Country
India
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 41784U 16059B 26185.24088584 .00001197 00000-0 21075-3 0 9992
2 41784 97.8183 184.9611 0029770 148.4688 211.8310 14.69015024522249
Source: Celestrak
Summary
PISAT is a technology and Earth observation satellite operated by PESU (object ID 2016-059B). It was launched on September 26, 2016, from the Satish Dhawan Space Center using the FLP launch pad with a PSLV launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.256 meters in length and diameter, and weighs 5.25 kilograms dry. Equipped with solar cells and batteries for power, PISAT has a box shape and an RCS (radar cross-section) value of 0.145. It does not have a motor or specified equipment listed.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.256
Diameter
0.181
Span
0.256
Dry Mass
5.25
Launch Mass
5.25
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
0.145
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
PISAT
Purpose
Technology, Earth observation
Mission
Technology, Earth observation
Manufacturer
PESU
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
PISAT
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
None
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.
Space Brief 26 Mar 2025
Today's briefing covers the US Space Force's pivotal journeys, emerging hypersonic weaponry, and innovative drone technologies, with a special satellite update featuring Jackal X-1L-001.
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.
X Report 31 Oct 2025
SpaceX prepares for its 100th Starlink launch while refining its lunar lander design for NASA's Artemis program amidst calls for architectural changes.
Space Brief 22 Feb 2025
Today's brief covers a reveal from the US Space Force of the X-37B space plane in orbit, a developing defense shakeup involving key military leaders, confirmation of advanced federated ICAM connections by the DoD, and SAAB's plan for a Euro defense coalition. Plus, we spotlight the BDSAT-2 CubeSat.
Boeing Ramps Up Missile-Tracking Sensor Production for Military Sats | KeepTrack Space Brief
Boeing opens new facility to boost missile-tracking sensor production for military satellites. Tory Bruno joins Blue Origin for national security projects. 25 Starlink sats launched.
X Report 28 Aug 2025
SpaceX continues to break records with the Falcon 9's 30th flight while Starship's successful test flight propels the program forward after recent challenges.
The Telescope That Needed Glasses
On April 25, 1990, the Space Shuttle Discovery's robotic arm lifted a 11,110-kilogram barrel of mirrors and instruments out of the payload bay and released it into orbit. Six weeks later, the first images came back badly out of focus. The Hubble Space Telescope had been ground to the wrong prescription, and America had just spent $2.5 billion on what the press was calling a 'technoturkey.'