GPS III SV10 Launches on Falcon 9, X Report 20 Apr 2026
GPS III SV10 launched April 21 on a SpaceX Falcon 9 with 3x better accuracy and 8x anti-jamming. Starlink stands at 10,263 working satellites.
Launch Date
November 21, 1964
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
PALC-D
Launch Vehicle
Scout X-4
NORAD ID
00934
International Designator
1964-076D
Decay Date
10/2/1982
Name
SCOUT X-4 DEB
Alternative Name
AD canister cover
Type
Status
Owner
LARCN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0
Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0424
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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