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
May 2, 2025
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
63799
International Designator
2025-091AA
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:18:53 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
27.99°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
272.23°
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-33899
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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1 63799U 25091AA 26200.51312455 .00006829 00000+0 25742-3 0 9994
2 63799 43.0035 27.9891 0001527 272.2283 87.8394 15.27585922 69176
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 6-75-25
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink V2MO
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
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ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
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