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FalconSat 8
Historical recordFalconSat 8 (NORAD 49381, COSPAR 2020-029C) is a historical US catalogue entry no longer tracked in the live catalogue, launched on 17 May 2020 on the X-37B No. 1? mission. It was operated by USAFA as part of the FalconSat programme. The spacecraft was built by USAFA on the ESPASat bus, with a mass of 140 kg. Historical 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
Specifications
NORAD ID49381
COSPAR2020-029C
TypeSatellite
OperatorUSAFA
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerUSAFA
BusESPASat
Mass140 kg
ProgrammeFalconSat
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude383 × 394 km
Inclination45.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to FalconSat 8?
FalconSat 8 is a historical catalogue entry from a 2020 launch. It is not currently tracked in the live catalogue — typically meaning it has decayed, been retired, or its tracking elements have lapsed.
Who operated and built FalconSat 8?
FalconSat 8 was operated by USAFA and built by USAFA (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.