Suggested Edit for Satellite
Suggested by f4tnk on: 2026-02-16 19:34
Citation: https://www.vyoma.space/news-items/vyomas-first-space-domain-awareness-satellite-has-reached-orbit
Verdict: Approved
Reviewed by - on: 2026-02-17 10:25
| Name | Flamingo-1 |
| NORAD ID | 67391 |
| Followed NORAD ID | - |
| Alternative Names | - |
| Description | Flamingo-1 (Temporary NORAD ID 98419; cataloged as NORAD 67391 / 2026-004AE) is the first spacecraft of Vyoma’s Flamingo constellation, a space-based Space Domain Awareness (SDA/SSA) system designed to provide low-latency custody and monitoring of resident space objects (RSOs) in LEO—tracking debris and satellites, and enabling detection of manoeuvring objects and characterization of potentially threatening behaviors. Mission concept (constellation): Flamingo is planned as a 12-satellite LEO constellation deployed through 2029, intended to generate frequent observations and support the creation of a proprietary catalogue of space objects and real-time domain awareness updates. Payload & onboard processing: Flamingo-1 carries an optical space-surveillance sensor (“in-orbit optical telescope”) for detection, tracking and characterization of RSOs. The satellite program is described as using edge computing for in-orbit processing and data reduction to support near-zero-latency SSA services. Spacecraft platform (reported): A conference paper comparing in-space SSA missions reports Flamingo-1 was built by EnduroSat on its ESPA microsatellite platform, with indicative characteristics of ~70–150 kg mass, ~50 × 50 × 65 cm volume, and ~60–200 W power range (as reported in that source). Launch & orbit: Flamingo-1 launched on 11 January 2026 from Vandenberg Space Force Base on SpaceX’s Twilight rideshare mission via Exolaunch, and was deployed into a sun-synchronous orbit around ~500 km altitude. Orbit tracking lists ~97.5° inclination and ~517–525 km altitude class (epoch-dependent). Country of origin (operator/owner): Germany (Vyoma is Munich-based). Manufacturer website: EnduroSat (official site / press release). |
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| Website | https://www.vyoma.space/news-items/vyomas-first-space-domain-awareness-satellite-has-reached-orbit |
| Dashboard URL | - |
| Launch Date | Jan. 11, 2026, 1:18 p.m. |
| Deploy Date | - |
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| NORAD ID | 98419 | 67391 |
| Description | - | Flamingo-1 (Temporary NORAD ID 98419; cataloged as NORAD 67391 / 2026-004AE) is the first spacecraft of Vyoma’s Flamingo constellation, a space-based Space Domain Awareness (SDA/SSA) system designed to provide low-latency custody and monitoring of resident space objects (RSOs) in LEO—tracking debris and satellites, and enabling detection of manoeuvring objects and characterization of potentially threatening behaviors. Mission concept (constellation): Flamingo is planned as a 12-satellite LEO constellation deployed through 2029, intended to generate frequent observations and support the creation of a proprietary catalogue of space objects and real-time domain awareness updates. Payload & onboard processing: Flamingo-1 carries an optical space-surveillance sensor (“in-orbit optical telescope”) for detection, tracking and characterization of RSOs. The satellite program is described as using edge computing for in-orbit processing and data reduction to support near-zero-latency SSA services. Spacecraft platform (reported): A conference paper comparing in-space SSA missions reports Flamingo-1 was built by EnduroSat on its ESPA microsatellite platform, with indicative characteristics of ~70–150 kg mass, ~50 × 50 × 65 cm volume, and ~60–200 W power range (as reported in that source). Launch & orbit: Flamingo-1 launched on 11 January 2026 from Vandenberg Space Force Base on SpaceX’s Twilight rideshare mission via Exolaunch, and was deployed into a sun-synchronous orbit around ~500 km altitude. Orbit tracking lists ~97.5° inclination and ~517–525 km altitude class (epoch-dependent). Country of origin (operator/owner): Germany (Vyoma is Munich-based). Manufacturer website: EnduroSat (official site / press release). |
| Website | - | https://www.vyoma.space/news-items/vyomas-first-space-domain-awareness-satellite-has-reached-orbit |
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