Space Brief 21 Aug 2025
Today's brief covers the launch of the X-37B, cutting-edge quantum navigation systems, and the future of space-based military technology. Discover the role of SpaceX and the advancements in inertial navigation.
Launch Date
December 28, 2025
Launch Site
VOSTO
Launch Pad
PU1S
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1B
NORAD ID
67250
International Designator
2025-313C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:15:14 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.61°
Right Ascension
270.25°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
228.28°
Period
96.70 min
Mean Motion
14.89 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
OBJECT C
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
FERG
Country
Unknown
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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1 67250U 25313C 26200.76058917 .00004388 00000+0 38269-3 0 9990
2 67250 97.6148 270.2545 0148608 228.2794 130.5636 14.89195264 30201
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
1.0
Diameter
0.4
Span
1.0
Dry Mass
102
Launch Mass
102
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
FGN-TUG-S01
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
FERG
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
FGN-100
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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