Iran Struck U.S. Aircraft Despite 'Maxed Out' Defense | KeepTrack Space Brief
Iran successfully struck U.S. aircraft in Saudi Arabia despite maxed-out defensive posture. Space Force ISR and missile warning gaps exposed. Tracking impacts.
NORAD ID
64801
International Designator
2025-150M
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:00:03 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
161.70°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
265.45°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Name
STARLINK-34604
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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1 64801U 25150M 26200.66670139 .00024952 00000+0 20924-2 0 9990
2 64801 70.0016 161.7021 0003215 265.4528 158.5951 14.98313709 5684
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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 15-2-12
Purpose
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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
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Transmitter Frequency
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