X Report 1 Jan 2025
SpaceX wraps up a record-breaking year with an impressive launch count, while the Starship program looks to make significant advancements in 2025.
Launch Date
September 11, 1976
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
Unknown
Launch Vehicle
Unknown
NORAD ID
09518
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
Unknown
Name
OPS 5721 DEB
Alternative Name
deb DMSP Block 5D F-1
Type
Status
Owner
SAMSO
Country
United States
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
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Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
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Transmitter Frequency
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