X Report 4 Jun 2025
SpaceX continues strong momentum in June with successful satellite launches, a new service from Telstra, and updates on upcoming missions. Key developments are shaping the future of both space travel and satellite communications.
NORAD ID
61058
International Designator
2024-164J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:06:31 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
20.33°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
63.72°
Period
91.74 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Name
STARLINK-11299 [DTC]
Alternative Name
Starlink 11299
Type
Status
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
1 61058U 24164J 26200.79619906 .00000160 00000+0 61735-5 0 9997
2 61058 53.1587 20.3292 0000794 63.7171 296.3928 15.69698526106164
Source: Celestrak
Length
0.3
Diameter
4.1
Span
29
Dry Mass
700
Launch Mass
730
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Starlink Group 9-6-09
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink V2M
Configuration
Starlink v2 Mini
Motor
Argon ion thrusters
Equipment
D2C payload, optical inter-satellite link
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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