Space Brief 21 Jan 2025
Today's Space Brief highlights a SpaceX launch of Starlink satellites, international efforts to tackle space debris, and innovative lunar power solutions from China.
FOSSASAT2E22 (66779)
COSPAR: 2025-276DU | Alt Name: N/A
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
66779
International Designator
2025-276DU
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:17:09 GMT
Apogee
Calculating...
Perigee
Calculating...
Inclination
97.42°
Right Ascension
273.27°
Eccentricity
Calculating...
Argument of Perigee
40.39°
Period
94.81 min
Mean Motion
15.19 rev/day
Latitude
Calculating...
Longitude
Calculating...
Altitude
Calculating...
Velocity
Calculating...
Polar Plot
3D Visualization
Explore in the Catalog
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FOSSASAT2E22
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
WISEK/FOSSA
Country
Spain
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 66779U 25276DU 26200.67858544 .00003554 00000+0 17406-3 0 9991
2 66779 97.4165 273.2734 0005699 40.3908 319.7748 15.18794990 35336
Source: Celestrak
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
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
4
Launch Mass
4
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
FOSSASAT-2E22
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
FOSSA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
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.
X Report 24 Nov 2025
SpaceX successfully launches 28 Starlink satellites on a new Falcon 9 rocket from California, marking a significant milestone for their satellite constellation.
Starship Flight 12 Summary: V3 Reaches Space, X Report 24 May 2026
Starship Flight 12 summary: V3 reached space May 22 and survived reentry despite one Raptor vacuum engine shutdown, with most test objectives complete.
SpaceX and xAI Tapped for Pentagon's $100M Drone Contest | KeepTrack X Report
Pentagon selects SpaceX and xAI for $100M autonomous drone competition. Two Falcon 9 rockets launch Starlink sats from California and Florida. 11,215 total Starlink satellites launched.
X Report 9 Jan 2025
Exciting advancements from SpaceX as Starshield satellites prepare for launch, Starship Flight 7 faces a short delay, and new Starlink satellites enter orbit.
Space Brief 22 Aug 2025
SpaceX's X-37B spaceplane launch, featuring advanced tech, highlights today’s space events. The launch of the first reprogrammable navigation satellite by the US Space Force is another significant milestone.
X Report 2 Jan 2025
SpaceX's 2024 launch surge sets global records, with Florida making history in the U.S. Find out how these achievements are shaping the commercial space race.
Space Brief 30 May 2025
Today's brief highlights significant advancements in satellite launches, new defense contracts, and technological integrations between major firms in the space sector.