Space Brief 18 Jun 2025
Today's updates cover crucial developments in satellite licensing reforms, defense cybersecurity, and AI integration within government sectors.
NORAD ID
62614
International Designator
2025-009F
Decay Date
4/6/2026
Name
HCT-SAT-1
Alternative Name
HCT-SAT-1
Type
Status
Owner
HCT/MBRSC
Country
United Arab Emirates
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
0.1
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
Payload
HCT-SAT-1
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MBRSC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 1U
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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