X Report 20 Nov 2025
SpaceX continues to make strides with its Starship program while successfully launching another batch of Starlink satellites into orbit, enhancing global internet coverage.
OBJECT BR (56989)
COSPAR: 2023-084BR | Alt Name: Pleiades Squared
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56989
International Designator
2023-084BR
Decay Date
8/29/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OBJECT BR
Alternative Name
Pleiades Squared
Type
Unknown
Status
Decayed
Owner
BRONC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
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.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Pleiades Squared
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
BRONC/STANSI
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 1U
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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