X Report 27 Jun 2025
SpaceX successfully launched 27 Starlink satellites while facing new competition for its satellite programs, including potential alternatives for the Space Force.
Launch Date
May 20, 2024
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
TYSC -
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2D
NORAD ID
59808
International Designator
2024-094D
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:12:25 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.38°
Right Ascension
271.02°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
155.90°
Period
94.96 min
Mean Motion
15.16 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
OBJECT D
Alternative Name
Beijing-3C 04
Type
Status
Owner
21AT
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
1 59808U 24094D 26201.30030037 .00003198 00000+0 16772-3 0 9992
2 59808 97.3824 271.0201 0004478 155.8974 204.2469 15.16458071120176
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
Diameter
1
Span
5
Dry Mass
1000
Launch Mass
1000
Shape
Hex cyl + 3 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Beijing 3 hao C 04 xing
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
DFHZ
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
BJ3C
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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