Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
The bustling downtown of space: where most satellites operate, communication networks bloom, and the challenges of atmospheric drag and radiation shape our approach to space operations
Launch Date
July 26, 2025
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ZLV
Launch Vehicle
Vega C
NORAD ID
64902
International Designator
2025-156D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:15:39 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.43°
Right Ascension
278.93°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
90.92°
Period
94.72 min
Mean Motion
15.20 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
CO3D2
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
CNES
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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1 64902U 25156D 26200.80254269 .00002029 00000+0 96845-4 0 9994
2 64902 97.4332 278.9257 0001171 90.9239 269.2130 15.20197479 54482
Source: Celestrak
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
1.2
Diameter
0.5
Span
2.5
Dry Mass
285
Launch Mass
285
Shape
Box+ 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
CO3D2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ADST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Astrobus-SE
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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