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An analysis of Russia's independent space tracking system and how it compares to the established U.S. Space Surveillance Network
NORAD ID
65656
International Designator
2025-211E
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
242.45°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
146.60°
Period
94.84 min
Mean Motion
15.18 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
STARLINK-35344
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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1 65656U 25211E 26201.25004630 .03554433 00000+0 15486+0 0 9999
2 65656 97.2822 242.4465 0001317 146.6018 75.8051 15.18277670 5796
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 17-12-05
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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