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
October 14, 2025
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
65969
International Designator
2025-228Y
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:33:36 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
51.90°
Right Ascension
109.87°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
92.41°
Period
97.30 min
Mean Motion
14.80 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
KUIPER-00154
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
KUIP
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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1 65969U 25228Y 26201.14833637 .00001874 00000+0 27468-3 0 9999
2 65969 51.9005 109.8724 0000957 92.4127 267.6945 14.79940454 43197
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
1.8
Diameter
0.7
Span
5.0
Dry Mass
490
Launch Mass
490
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Kuiper KF03-23
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
KUIP
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Kuiper
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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