Suggestion for New Satellite
Suggested by eelkevisser on: 2022-06-10 19:53 Citation: https://twitter.com/eelkevisser/status/1461601307689734144 Verdict: Approved Reviewed by - on: 2022-06-10 22:28
Name BRIK-II
NORAD ID 48876
Followed NORAD ID -
Alternative Names BRIK-2 2021-058F
Description The first Dutch military satellite was successfully launched. BRIK II, a nanosatellite, was placed into orbit around the Earth by the company Virgin Orbit. BRIK II is an experimental project of the Royal Netherlands Air Force that marks the entry of the Netherlands Ministry of Defence into the space domain. The satellite’s name is a reference to the first aircraft of the Army Air Arm based in Soesterberg. This 1913 aircraft was called ‘De Brik’ and was used by the Netherlands armed forces to explore the aviation domain.
Owner/Operator -
Status Operational
Countries of Origin
Website https://english.defensie.nl/latest/news/2021/07/02/first-dutch-military-nanosatellite-launched-successfully
Dashboard URL -
Launch Date June 30, 2021, midnight
Deploy Date -
Image BRIK-II