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PUNCH-WFI 2

NASA heliophysics satellite, part of the PUNCH constellation. PUNCH-WFI 2 was launched on March 12, 2025 aboard a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2025-047DNORAD 63181United States

Identity

Name in GCAT
PUNCH-WFI-2
Common name
PUNCH-WFI 2
Payload designation
PUNCH-WFI02
International designator
2025-047D
NORAD catalog number
63181
GCAT identifier
S63181
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/1290

Mission

Mission type
Astronomy
Use
Civil government
Program
SMEX
Owner
SWRI
Country
United States
Builder
SouthWest Research Institute
Platform (bus)
Punch

Launch

Date
March 12, 2025 · 03:10 UTC
Launch record
2025-047Success
Rocket
Falcon 9
Spaceport
Vandenberg · pad SLC4E

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
LEO/S
Perigee
644 km
Apogee
661 km
Inclination
97.98°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Mar 12, 2025

Size

Mass
64 kg
Dry mass
64 kg
Length
1.0 m
Diameter
0.50 m
Span
1.0 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q133266221 (CC0).