X Report 7 Feb 2025
DIU explores SpaceX Starship's in-space refueling; Investors advise startups against competing or emulating SpaceX.
Launch Date
October 19, 2025
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
66085
International Designator
2025-235AD
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:56:05 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
350.40°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
87.84°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
STARLINK-35370
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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1 66085U 25235AD 26201.12228241 .00005517 00000+0 19823-3 0 9998
2 66085 53.1598 350.4015 0001364 87.8415 272.2742 15.30203108 43166
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 10-17-28
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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