NAOS (LUXEOSys) & Others

Liftoff Time (GMT)

18:53:00

Tuesday August 26, 2025

18:53

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19:20

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Mission Details

NAOS (LUXEOSys)

NAOS (National Advanced Optical System) is Luxembourg's military recon satellite. Designed for governmental and military purposes, the high-resolution reconnaissance satellite will provide global coverage, being able to capture more than one hundred images per day. By collecting the satellite’s data, Luxembourg intends to participate more actively in the Europe and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) defense efforts. The 645 kg satellite will be built by OHB Italia. It will have an operational lifetime of 7 years.

Manufacturer: OHB Italia

Sun-Synchronous Orbit

1 Payload

645 kilograms

LEAP-1

LEAP-1 is Dhruva Space's first commercial satellite mission. It features payloads from Australian companies Akula Tech and Esper Satellites, hosted on Dhruva's P-30 satellite platform. LEAP-1 aims to demonstrate real-time geospatial AI processing in space and enable low-cost, hosted payload missions.

Manufacturer: Dhruva Space

Operator: Dhruva Space

Sun-Synchronous Orbit

1 Payload

Pelican-3 & 4

Wiki

Pelican is a constellation of very high resolution imaging satellites, designed and manufactured by Planet Labs. The commercial constellation will consist of 32 SmallSats with potential for further expansion, and aims to provide improved spatial resolution and response times over Planet’s existing SkySat and Dove constellations.

Manufacturer: Planet Labs

Operator: Planet Labs

Sun-Synchronous Orbit

2 Payloads

320 kilograms

Acadia-6

Capella Space introduced its latest generation of satellites named "Acadia", which offer increased imaging capability and improved communications connectivity. These satellites are smaller and lighter than previous models, but offer higher resolution and detection capabilities, enabling better Earth observation and more accurate decision-making. Capella Space's new generation of satellites feature synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology, which allows them to capture images of the Earth in all weather conditions and at any time of the day or night. In addition, these satellites have enhanced communication capabilities, allowing them to transmit data and images faster and more efficiently.

Manufacturer: Capella Space

Operator: Capella Space

Sun-Synchronous Orbit

1 Payload

165 kilograms

FFLY-1, 2 & 3

Firefly is Pixxel’s first commercial constellation, featuring six satellites designed for high-resolution, high-frequency hyperspectral imaging on a global scale.

Manufacturer: Pixxel

Operator: Pixxel

Sun-Synchronous Orbit

3 Payloads

180 kilograms

Rocket

Active
Falcon 9 Block 5

Active Since 2018

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Agency

SpaceX

Price

$69.75 million

Rocket

Diameter: 3.7m

Height: 70m

Payload to Orbit

LEO: 22,800 kg

GTO: 8,300 kg

Liftoff Thrust

7,607 Kilonewtons

Fairing

Diameter: 5.2m

Height: 13m

Stages

2

Launch Site

General Trajectory

SE

SW

Launching

South

SLC-4E

Vandenberg SFB, California, USA

Fastest Turnaround

2 days 22 hours

Stats

Falcon 9


522nd

Mission

104th

Mission of 2025

SpaceX


548th

Mission

108th

Mission of 2025

2025


193rd

Orbital launch attempt