ION SCV Astounding Alexandra released Bessa
Recorded as June 16, 2026 at 16:30 UTC, to the minute · uncertain. Its recorded payload name: Lusiada-2.
WhenJune 16, 2026 at 16:30 UTCto the minute · uncertain
After launch≈ 3 months
Orbit503 × 518 kminclination 97.45°
Objects released1
Where it came from
- Parent · PayloadION SCV Astounding Alexandra2026-067V · DORBIT · 150 kg
- This eventBessa2026-067CX · LUSO · 15 kgJune 16, 2026 at 16:30 UTC
The two orbits
As recorded today, not at the moment of separation| ION SCV Astounding Alexandra | Bessa | |
|---|---|---|
| Perigee | 511 km | 503 km |
| Apogee | 513 km | 518 km |
| Inclination | 97.45° | 97.45° |
| Mass | 150 kg | 15 kg |
| Orbit class | LLEO/S | LLEO/S |
What the record says
Updated Oct 2, 2026- JCAT
- S68836
- Satcat
- 68836
- Piece
- 2026-067CX
- Name
- Bessa
- PLName
- Lusiada-2
- Parent
- S68435
- SDate
- 2026 Jun 16 1630?
- Owner
- LUSO
- Status
- O
Reading the date: it is known to the minute · uncertain, so this page writes “June 16, 2026 at 16:30 UTC” and never more than that.
Next passes
Seen from 45.7578°, 4.832°(Lyon, the default)
Separation data: GCAT, Jonathan C. McDowell, planet4589.org — CC BY 4.0. Passes: computed by NextPass with Orekit.