X Report 14 Aug 2025
SpaceX successfully launched a batch of Starlink satellites today while introducing new features to enhance user experience. Their rideshare program continues to see increased demand, proving popular among customers.
Launch Date
May 10, 1999
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC7
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4B
NORAD ID
30704
International Designator
1999-025ARN
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:28:17 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
98.88°
Right Ascension
182.94°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
255.30°
Period
102.70 min
Mean Motion
14.02 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Name
FENGYUN 1C DEB
Alternative Name
deb FY-1C
Type
Status
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
1 30704U 99025ARN 26184.47797838 .00000070 00000-0 72514-4 0 9993
2 30704 98.8765 182.9406 0079778 255.3023 257.6687 14.02197313989522
Source: Celestrak
Length
0
Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.039
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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