FCC Shuts SpaceX Out of Key D2D Spectrum, X Report 25 Apr 2026
FCC dismisses SpaceX spectrum challenges, blocking key D2D frequencies. A $57M Golden Dome crosslink demo and software group seat soften the blow.
Launch Date
March 15, 1965
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC41/15
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 65S3
NORAD ID
02339
International Designator
1965-020EJ
Decay Date
11/12/1966
Name
SL-8 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos 65S3 No. 4L
Type
Status
Owner
RVSN
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Length
0
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0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
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N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
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Motor
Unknown
Equipment
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Power System
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ADCS
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Transmitter Frequency
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