X Report 23 Sep 2025
SpaceX successfully launched the NROL-48 mission, growing the National Reconnaissance Office's satellite fleet. Additionally, NASA introduced ten new astronaut candidates, increasing female representation in its ranks.
NORAD ID
65195
International Designator
2025-175X
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:03:19 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
70.51°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
77.57°
Period
95.33 min
Mean Motion
15.11 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Name
STARLINK-34928
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 65195U 25175X 26200.58564684 -.00000549 00000+0 -29753-4 0 9991
2 65195 97.2840 70.5058 0001398 77.5707 282.5680 15.10528010 52491
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 17-4-22
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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