X Report 20 Oct 2025
SpaceX made significant strides with the successful launch of Starlink satellites and the approval for the redevelopment of SLC-6, reinforcing its foothold in commercial spaceflight.
Launch Date
June 18, 2025
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
64442
International Designator
2025-130E
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:26:51 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
191.54°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
96.42°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
STARLINK-34404
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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1 64442U 25130E 26201.10198046 .00011988 00000+0 36539-3 0 9996
2 64442 53.1585 191.5389 0002162 96.4196 263.7053 15.34399073 61008
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 10-18-05
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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