Space Brief 24 Nov 2025
Today's highlights include a record number of launches from Florida's Space Coast, Germany's new military space strategy, SpaceX's Starlink deployment, and more.
GRUS-1B (47934)
COSPAR: 2021-022C | Alt Name: GRUS-1B
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
March 22, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47934
International Designator
2021-022C
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:26:00 GMT
Apogee
Calculating...
Perigee
Calculating...
Inclination
97.53°
Right Ascension
67.90°
Eccentricity
Calculating...
Argument of Perigee
260.68°
Period
96.08 min
Mean Motion
14.99 rev/day
Latitude
Calculating...
Longitude
Calculating...
Altitude
Calculating...
Velocity
Calculating...
Polar Plot
3D Visualization
Basic Satellite Info
Name
GRUS-1B
Alternative Name
GRUS-1B
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
AXEL
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 47934U 21022C 26185.26805627 .00000978 00000-0 85811-4 0 9993
2 47934 97.5346 67.8991 0014728 260.6769 99.2789 14.98752210288451
Source: Celestrak
Summary
GRUS-1B is an Earth observation satellite, identified by NORAD as 47934 and designated OBJECT_ID 2021-022C. Launched on March 22, 2021, from the Tsemek Space Center (TYMSC) Launch Pad LC31 aboard a Soyuz-2-1A launch vehicle, GRUS-1B is manufactured by AXEL and operated for Earth observation purposes. The satellite has dimensions of 0.5 meters in length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass of 80 kilograms and the same launch mass. It is powered by solar cells and batteries and is designed to have an operational lifetime exceeding five years. The shape of GRUS-1B is box-like, and it is owned by AXEL, which also manufactures its payload, designated as GRUS 1B. No additional details on equipment, motor, or ADCS are provided.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.5
Span
0.5
Dry Mass
80
Launch Mass
80
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
GRUS 1B
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
AXEL
Life Expectancy
> 5 years
Bus
GRUS
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.
SpaceX Eyes Confidential IPO Filing at $1.75T Valuation | KeepTrack X Report
Reports suggest SpaceX considering confidential IPO filing this March at $1.75T+ valuation. Starship may not fly on NASA's revamped Artemis 3 mission. 25 Starlink sats launched.
NRO Expands Commercial Satellite Role to Military Tracking | KeepTrack Space Brief
NRO awards three commercial satellite contracts, expanding scope to dynamic military target tracking. Former NASA chief Bridenstine joins Quantum Space for cislunar operations.
Falcon 9 Resumes Flights, Starbase Approved to Double in Size | KeepTrack X Report
Falcon 9 resumes flights with 25 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg. SpaceX test-fires rocket ahead of Crew-12 launch. Starbase approved to nearly double its launch site footprint.
Boeing Starliner Faces New Setbacks, Stranding NASA Astronauts on ISS
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft encounters thruster problems and helium leaks during its first crewed mission, potentially delaying the return of NASA astronauts from the International Space Station.
Shotwell Details xAI Power Pledge at White House | KeepTrack X Report
SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell joined Trump at the White House to outline xAI's energy commitment, while Transporter-18 targets October 2026 launch.
X Report 23 Dec 2024
SpaceX successfully launches 21 Starlink satellites from Florida, marking another milestone in its satellite internet constellation. The Falcon 9 rocket was also successfully recovered at sea.
X Report 23 Jan 2025
SpaceX gears up for Starship Flight 8 amidst Starlink's growing presence in global internet markets.