Space Brief 24 Nov 2025
Today's highlights include a record number of launches from Florida's Space Coast, Germany's new military space strategy, SpaceX's Starlink deployment, and more.
Launch Date
February 11, 2025
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
62988
International Designator
2025-031H
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:43:30 GMT
Apogee
Calculating...
Perigee
Calculating...
Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
285.99°
Eccentricity
Calculating...
Argument of Perigee
268.06°
Period
91.67 min
Mean Motion
15.71 rev/day
Latitude
Calculating...
Longitude
Calculating...
Altitude
Calculating...
Velocity
Calculating...
Name
STARLINK-11542
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
1 62988U 25031H 26200.61354947 .00129700 00000+0 99844-3 0 9998
2 62988 42.9989 285.9925 0001293 268.0580 92.0139 15.70843449 83460
Source: Celestrak
Length
0.3
Diameter
4.1
Span
29.0
Dry Mass
910
Launch Mass
960
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Starlink Group 12-18-08
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink V2MD
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Learn more about satellites and other related topics.
Today's highlights include a record number of launches from Florida's Space Coast, Germany's new military space strategy, SpaceX's Starlink deployment, and more.
Europe's Arctic gateway to orbit. How Norway's Andøya Spaceport is positioning itself as the continent's answer to launch congestion - and what the failed Isar Aerospace test flight means for the road ahead.
Important updates include SpaceX's $19 billion spectrum deal with EchoStar, a successful super heavy booster test, and recent setbacks in launching due to poor weather.
SpaceX marks a milestone with its 250th Starlink mission, continuing to expand its broadband satellite network.
NASA delays first 2026 spacewalk due to ISS crew medical issue. Sierra Space completes SDA Tranche 2 satellite structures ahead of schedule. Space Force advances Handle 2.0 standardization.
Today's highlights include the U.S. military's satellite initiative facing delays, Senate inquiries into high-profile calls, and an update on Pentagon's UFO investigations. Notable mentions also cover Morocco's defense sector ambitions.
SpaceX is preparing for significant infrastructure expansion in Texas and Florida to support Starship, launches its third NRO mission in a week, and faces regulatory scrutiny from the Bahamas.
Today's Space Brief covers potential changes in the procurement strategies for the Space Force, developments in missile detection technology, and budgetary impacts on space programs.