X Report 26 Apr 2025
SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites and discusses upcoming business strategies, while T-Mobile slashes Starlink cellular prices.
Firefly 2 (62698)
COSPAR: 2025-009CT | Alt Name: Firefly 2
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62698
International Designator
2025-009CT
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:18:04 GMT
Apogee
Calculating...
Perigee
Calculating...
Inclination
97.74°
Right Ascension
278.53°
Eccentricity
Calculating...
Argument of Perigee
99.41°
Period
96.53 min
Mean Motion
14.92 rev/day
Latitude
Calculating...
Longitude
Calculating...
Altitude
Calculating...
Velocity
Calculating...
Polar Plot
3D Visualization
Explore in the Catalog
Basic Satellite Info
Name
Firefly 2
Alternative Name
Firefly 2
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
PIXX
Country
India
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 62698U 25009CT 26200.80421891 .00000778 00000+0 82523-4 0 9995
2 62698 97.7388 278.5307 0001305 99.4072 260.7295 14.91829535 82151
Source: Celestrak
Summary
Firefly 2 is a satellite launched on January 14, 2025, from SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.5 meters in length and has a diameter of 0.3 meters with a span of 2 meters. It has a dry mass of 60 kilograms and the same launch mass. Manufactured by PIXX, Firefly 2 is owned by PIXX and its shape consists of a box with two panels. The satellite's NORAD catalog ID is 62698.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.3
Span
2
Dry Mass
60
Launch Mass
60
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Firefly 2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
PIXX
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Firefly
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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 Names AI Megaconstellation "Starmind" | KeepTrack X Report
SpaceX officially names its planned AI megaconstellation Starmind while a Falcon 9 upper stage targets a lunar impact this August.
When Will SpaceX Go Public?
As SpaceX continues to make groundbreaking advancements in the space industry, investors are eagerly anticipating the company's potential IPO. Learn about the factors influencing SpaceX's decision to go public and the estimated timeline for this highly anticipated event.
X Report 11 Nov 2024
SpaceX to launch Koreasat-6A on a record-tying Falcon 9 flight, and 24 Starlink satellites later today.
Space Brief 14 Nov 2024
Today's brief covers potential shifts in Space Force's strategy, new milestones in military satellite programs, and advancements in ground systems for missile defense. We'll also highlight Rocket Lab's latest contract win and critical design reviews in drone technology.
X Report 20 Sep 2025
SpaceX successfully launched 24 Starlink satellites from California, enhancing its global internet coverage as the company continues to dominate the satellite communications market.
Nuclear Renaissance Surges in Space, Pentagon Invests $1B in L3Harris Missiles | KeepTrack Space Brief
Demand surges for nuclear power in space including lunar surface reactors. Pentagon commits $1B as anchor investor in L3Harris missile unit. Orbion delivers 33 electric thrusters for military sats.
Space Brief 11 Dec 2025
Today's brief highlights key developments in space technology, military space activities, and satellite refueling initiatives. Discover the latest on GEO satellite refueling, Blue Origin's New Glenn, and more.