X Report 5 Aug 2025
SpaceX successfully launched 28 Starlink satellites while returning to form with Starship testing at Starbase. Meanwhile, preparations for upcoming launches are underway.
Launch Date
January 3, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
55009
International Designator
2023-001A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:29:57 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.31°
Right Ascension
265.47°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
15.48°
Period
93.30 min
Mean Motion
15.43 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
STAR VIBE
Alternative Name
STAR VIBE
Type
Status
Owner
SCANW
Country
Poland
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
1 55009U 23001A 26200.85414219 .00008183 00000+0 18493-3 0 9996
2 55009 97.3146 265.4663 0004971 15.4779 344.6620 15.43428967197266
Source: Celestrak
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
0.3
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
10
Launch Mass
10
Shape
Box+ 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
STAR VIBE
Purpose
Technology, earth observation
Mission
Technology, earth observation
Manufacturer
GOS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 6U
Configuration
CubeSat (6U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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