Space Brief 9 Jan 2025
Today's briefing includes new appointments in U.S. military and defense sectors, X-37B's continued mission, and international policy shifts affecting satellite technology sales.
Launch Date
September 8, 2025
Launch Site
YSLA
Launch Pad
LP6
Launch Vehicle
Jielong-3
NORAD ID
65561
International Designator
2025-201M
Decay Date
3/22/2026
Name
JIELONG 3 DEB
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
CZHJ
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0.0
Diameter
0.0
Span
0.0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CZHJ
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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