Space Brief 11 Jan 2025
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IMAP (65725)
COSPAR: 2025-215A | Alt Name: N/A
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 24, 2025
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
65725
International Designator
2025-215A
Decay Date
9/26/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
IMAP
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
APL/GSFC
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
0.9
Diameter
2.4
Span
4.9
Dry Mass
756
Launch Mass
900
Shape
Cyl+boom
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
IMAP
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
APL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
IMAP
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
AOCS
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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