Space Brief 10 Nov 2024
Long March 2C launches four PIESAT-2 radar satellites, Gilmour Space secures Australia's first orbital launch permit, NASA extends ISS cargo contracts through 2030, ESA and Arianespace face industry crossroads.
Launch Date
July 30, 2025
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
65035
International Designator
2025-161W
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:12:29 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
38.00°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
121.72°
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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Name
STARLINK-34286
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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1 65035U 25161W 26200.92534441 .00009518 00000+0 29251-3 0 9990
2 65035 53.1608 38.0039 0001204 121.7242 238.3879 15.34395983 54507
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
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Starlink Group 10-29-21
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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