X Report 30 Nov 2025
SpaceX successfully launched the Transporter-15 mission, deploying 140 payloads, while Elon Musk addressed media narratives related to Starlink's humanitarian efforts following recent disasters.
Launch Date
October 5, 1968
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC1W
Launch Vehicle
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
NORAD ID
03472
International Designator
1968-086A
Decay Date
3/26/1971
Name
OPS 0964
Alternative Name
OPS 0964
Type
Status
Owner
NRO/SAFSP
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Length
3
Diameter
1.5
Span
10
Dry Mass
975
Launch Mass
975
Shape
Cyl + Ant
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
STRAWMAN 1
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMSC/CHAIL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
STRAWMAN
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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