Space Brief 3 Feb 2025
Today's brief covers SpaceX's continued Starlink expansions, Japan's successful Michibiki satellite launch, and challenges faced by India's navigation satellite. Stay updated on crucial satellite events and launches.
NORAD ID
62664
International Designator
2025-009BH
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:46:03 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.40°
Right Ascension
274.65°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
84.80°
Period
94.78 min
Mean Motion
15.19 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-13
Alternative Name
Flock 4g-13
Type
Status
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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1 62664U 25009BH 26200.74032105 .00004671 00000+0 22377-3 0 9993
2 62664 97.3962 274.6511 0010274 84.7960 275.4447 15.19370974 83365
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 2533
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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