FCC Shuts SpaceX Out of Key D2D Spectrum, X Report 25 Apr 2026
FCC dismisses SpaceX spectrum challenges, blocking key D2D frequencies. A $57M Golden Dome crosslink demo and software group seat soften the blow.
NORAD ID
64943
International Designator
2025-158M
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:58:53 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
61.85°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
78.80°
Period
95.64 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
STARLINK-34719
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 64943U 25158M 26200.58256521 .00000183 00000+0 16585-4 0 9991
2 64943 97.2840 61.8543 0003198 78.7950 281.3637 15.05650377 55203
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 17-2-12
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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