X Report 11 Jun 2025
SpaceX successfully launched 23 Starlink satellites while facing delays in launching the Axiom Space mission due to a propellant leak. Additionally, new US broadband rules favor Starlink's expansion into rural markets.
Launch Date
May 25, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
52781
International Designator
2022-057BB
Decay Date
4/1/2023
Name
OBJECT BB
Alternative Name
Foresail-1
Type
Status
Owner
AALTO
Country
Finland
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
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
4
Launch Mass
4
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Foresail-1
Purpose
Technology, education
Mission
Technology, education
Manufacturer
AALTO
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (2U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Camera, LCD-Display
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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