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MicroCarb

Earth observation satellite. MicroCarb was launched on July 26, 2025 aboard a Vega C from Kourou. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2025-156ANORAD 64899France

Identity

Name in GCAT
MicroCarb
International designator
2025-156A
NORAD catalog number
64899
GCAT identifier
S64899

Mission

Mission type
Space science
Use
Civil government
Program
Myriade
Owner
CNES
Country
France
Builder
Thales Alenia Space UK - Harwell
Platform (bus)
Myriade

Launch

Date
July 26, 2025 · 02:03 UTC
Launch record
2025-156Success
Rocket
Vega C
Spaceport
Kourou · pad ZLV

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
LEO/S
Perigee
642 km
Apogee
665 km
Inclination
98.02°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Jul 26, 2025

Size

Mass
180 kg
Dry mass
180 kg
Length
1.0 m
Diameter
0.60 m
Span
3.0 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q3311993 (CC0).