Space Brief 26 Sep 2025
Today's Space Brief highlights major developments including NASA's Dream Chaser contract modifications, Germany's significant investment in space capabilities, and advancements in hybrid satcom technology.
Launch Date
December 28, 2025
Launch Site
VOSTO
Launch Pad
PU1S
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1B
NORAD ID
67286
International Designator
2025-313AQ
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:17:38 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.39°
Right Ascension
275.26°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
232.33°
Period
94.45 min
Mean Motion
15.25 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
OBJECT AQ
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
OKB5P
Country
Unknown
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
1 67286U 25313AQ 26200.76225133 .00004063 00000+0 16720-3 0 9993
2 67286 97.3916 275.2632 0008362 232.3307 127.7172 15.24678552 30939
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
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
3
Launch Mass
3
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Mule-4T
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
OKB5P
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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