X Report 17 Dec 2025
SpaceX prepares for a busy launch schedule with key upgrades at Starbase and notable Starlink missions. Recent close approaches in orbit underscore the complexities of satellite operations.
NORAD ID
62656
International Designator
2025-009AZ
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:25:13 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.39°
Right Ascension
283.87°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
154.26°
Period
93.89 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
Flock 4g-5
Alternative Name
Flock 4g-5
Type
Status
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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1 62656U 25009AZ 26200.76751360 .00007014 00000+0 21752-3 0 9997
2 62656 97.3933 283.8681 0001758 154.2561 205.8770 15.33726186 84016
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
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
5.7
Launch Mass
5.7
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Dove 252a
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
PLAN
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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