Space Brief 26 Feb 2025
Today's brief covers the crash of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket over Europe, the Space Force's mapping efforts with Iron Dome, and key military appointments and funding decisions.
Launch Date
June 7, 2023
Launch Site
JSC
Launch Pad
LC130
Launch Vehicle
Lijian-1
NORAD ID
56851
International Designator
2023-081F
Decay Date
9/6/2025
Name
OBJECT F
Alternative Name
Shiyan 24B
Type
Status
Owner
CASC
Country
China
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
1.5
Diameter
1.5
Span
8
Dry Mass
80
Launch Mass
80
Shape
Box+panels
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
LJ-1 Payload A2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SECM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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