X Report 14 Aug 2025
SpaceX successfully launched a batch of Starlink satellites today while introducing new features to enhance user experience. Their rideshare program continues to see increased demand, proving popular among customers.
Launch Date
September 8, 2025
Launch Site
YSLA
Launch Pad
LP6
Launch Vehicle
Jielong-3
NORAD ID
65558
International Designator
2025-201J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:40:11 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
49.98°
Right Ascension
249.38°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
29.35°
Period
97.02 min
Mean Motion
14.84 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Name
GEESAT 5-09
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
GEESP
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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1 65558U 25201J 26200.40290606 .00000511 00000+0 87327-4 0 9993
2 65558 49.9802 249.3837 0008327 29.3536 330.7869 14.84271568 46582
Source: Celestrak
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Length
1.0
Diameter
0.5
Span
2.0
Dry Mass
130
Launch Mass
130
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
GeeSAT 5-09
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
GWCG
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
GPS100
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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