SpaceX Launches 1,500th Starlink of 2026, Space Brief 15 Jun 2026
SpaceX launches its 1,500th Starlink satellite of 2026 as shares jump 19% on Nasdaq debut day. Musk targets $1 trillion in annual revenue by 2030.
Launch Date
November 9, 1970
Launch Site
WLPIS
Launch Pad
LA3A
Launch Vehicle
Scout B
NORAD ID
04693
International Designator
1970-094C
Decay Date
12/18/1970
Name
OFO 1 DEB
Alternative Name
RM yo weight
Type
Status
Owner
LARCN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Length
0
Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
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
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Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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