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OptiSat

Greek technology demonstration satellite. OptiSat was launched on March 30, 2026 aboard a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2026-067BJNORAD 68472France

Identity

Name in GCAT
Flylab-1
Common name
OptiSat
International designator
2026-067BJ
NORAD catalog number
68472
GCAT identifier
S68472

Mission

Mission type
Technology
Use
Civil government
Program
ONERA
Owner
ONERA
Country
France
Builder
NanoAvionics
Platform (bus)
Cubesat 8U

Launch

Date
March 30, 2026 · 11:02 UTC
Launch record
2026-067Success
Rocket
Falcon 9
Spaceport
Vandenberg · pad SLC4E

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
LLEO/S
Perigee
593 km
Apogee
596 km
Inclination
97.75°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Mar 30, 2026

Size

Mass
15 kg
Dry mass
15 kg
Length
0.4 m
Diameter
0.20 m
Span
0.7 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q139500550 (CC0).