FCC Shuts SpaceX Out of Key D2D Spectrum, X Report 25 Apr 2026
FCC dismisses SpaceX spectrum challenges, blocking key D2D frequencies. A $57M Golden Dome crosslink demo and software group seat soften the blow.
Launch Date
June 15, 2023
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC9
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
NORAD ID
57004
International Designator
2023-085A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:15:20 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.50°
Right Ascension
311.19°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
269.43°
Period
94.04 min
Mean Motion
15.31 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
OBJECT A
Alternative Name
Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D 19 xing
Type
Status
Owner
CGSTL
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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1 57004U 23085A 26200.84398360 .00006748 00000+0 22645-3 0 9991
2 57004 97.4980 311.1925 0005226 269.4284 90.6359 15.31201891171560
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
1.5
Diameter
1
Span
1.5
Dry Mass
42
Launch Mass
42
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Jilin-1 GaoFen 03D-19
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CGSTL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
JL-1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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