X Report 22 Nov 2024
SpaceX edges closer to increased Starship launch approvals, secures lunar rover delivery, eyes potential military collaboration, and continues rapid satellite deployment.
Launch Date
August 27, 2025
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
65332
International Designator
2025-189K
Epoch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:38:03 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
317.11°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
70.82°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
STARLINK-33890
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
1 65332U 25189K 26199.73475753 .00014216 00000+0 46875-3 0 9998
2 65332 53.1599 317.1053 0000972 70.8231 289.2875 15.31716334 49987
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 10-56-10
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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