FCC Shuts SpaceX Out of Key D2D Spectrum, X Report 25 Apr 2026
FCC dismisses SpaceX spectrum challenges, blocking key D2D frequencies. A $57M Golden Dome crosslink demo and software group seat soften the blow.
Launch Date
September 24, 2025
Launch Site
YSLA
Launch Pad
LP6
Launch Vehicle
Jielong-3
NORAD ID
65716
International Designator
2025-214E
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:00:12 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
49.98°
Right Ascension
159.45°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
346.98°
Period
97.07 min
Mean Motion
14.83 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
GEESAT 6-04
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
GEESP
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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1 65716U 25214E 26200.29181458 .00000787 00000+0 12223-3 0 9991
2 65716 49.9841 159.4528 0009723 346.9772 13.0914 14.83430392 44277
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 6-04
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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