Rocket Lab Neutron Targets Q4 2026 Debut, Space Brief 9 May 2026
Rocket Lab Neutron's first launch is targeted for Q4 2026 after a tank test failure, backed by a new 5-launch deal. Plus Globalstar's 1,410 km refresh.
Launch Date
April 25, 2025
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
63644
International Designator
2025-083L
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:16:23 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
337.71°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
271.77°
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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Velocity
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Name
STARLINK-33852
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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1 63644U 25083L 26201.09471679 .00007809 00000+0 29290-3 0 9993
2 63644 43.0043 337.7061 0001531 271.7732 88.2945 15.27591381 70347
Source: Celestrak
Length
0.3
Diameter
4.1
Span
29.0
Dry Mass
530
Launch Mass
575
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Starlink Group 6-74-11
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink V2MO
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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