Space Brief 28 Feb 2025
Today's brief covers defense industry dynamics, advancements in quantum sensor technology, and geopolitical challenges impacting military space operations.
Launch Date
August 28, 2025
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
65354
International Designator
2025-190D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:10:55 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
273.83°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
78.20°
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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Velocity
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Name
STARLINK-34785
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
1 65354U 25190D 26200.59091524 .00010110 00000+0 30995-3 0 9996
2 65354 53.1579 273.8337 0000971 78.1961 281.9150 15.34400714 49500
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 10-11-04
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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