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.
NORAD ID
63947
International Designator
2025-098X
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:34:28 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
300.37°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
269.17°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
Latitude
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Name
STARLINK-34034
Alternative Name
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Type
Status
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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1 63947U 25098X 26201.23227383 .00002112 00000+0 18474-3 0 9996
2 63947 70.0014 300.3684 0003222 269.1701 90.9088 14.98336702 66405
Source: Celestrak
Length
0.3
Diameter
4.1
Span
29.0
Dry Mass
530
Launch Mass
575
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
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Visual Magnitude
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Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Starlink Group 15-4-22
Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
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Bus
Starlink V2MO
Configuration
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Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
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ADCS
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Transmitter Frequency
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