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FalconSat 8
In orbitFalconSat 8 (NORAD 49381, COSPAR 2020-029C) is a US satellite in orbit, launched on 17 May 2020 on the X-37B No. 1? mission. It is operated by USAF Academy as part of the FalconSat programme. The spacecraft was built by USAFA on the ESPASat bus, with a mass of 140 kg. No current orbital elements are published for it, so it is not shown on the live map or in pass predictions. Catalogue record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
2020
launched
6
years on orbit
140
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched17 May 2020 · on the X-37B No. 1? mission
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID49381
COSPAR2020-029C
TypeSatellite
OperatorUSAF Academy
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerUSAFA
BusESPASat
Mass140 kg
ProgrammeFalconSat
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude383 × 394 km
Inclination45.0°
Frequently asked questions
What is FalconSat 8?
FalconSat 8 is a satellite launched in 2020 that is still in orbit. No current orbital elements are published for it, so it is not shown on the live map or in pass predictions.
Who operates and built FalconSat 8?
FalconSat 8 is operated by USAF Academy and built by USAFA (US).
Launched together
Catalogue record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-10-21.