Space Brief 26 Jun 2025
Exploring new defense agreements with Eutelsat, advances in U.S. Space Force projects, and updates on NATO's strategic discussions.
Launch Date
September 21, 2025
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
65703
International Designator
2025-212AD
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:39:08 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
89.91°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
102.82°
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-34839
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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1 65703U 25212AD 26201.06885272 .00008217 00000+0 27620-3 0 9999
2 65703 53.1584 89.9141 0001394 102.8194 257.2964 15.31708865 47520
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 10-27-28
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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