Space Brief 18 Sep 2025
Today's coverage includes China's recent satellite launch, the Space Force's challenges with current tracking capabilities, and advancements in nuclear propulsion from Ohio State.
Launch Date
November 30, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
62139
International Designator
2024-224A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:01:01 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
131.83°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
274.68°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Name
STARLINK-32529
Alternative Name
Starlink 32529
Type
Status
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
1 62139U 24224A 26200.87570811 .00007998 00000+0 29980-3 0 9995
2 62139 43.0014 131.8283 0001293 274.6751 85.3953 15.27587609 92631
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 6-65-01
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink V2M
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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