Vulcan Grounding Threatens WGS-11 and OPIR Launches | KeepTrack Space Brief
ULA's Vulcan rocket grounded, imperiling Space Force WGS-11 communications satellite and Next-Gen OPIR missile warning payload. Both missions lack backup launch options.
Launch Date
November 8, 2025
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
66400
International Designator
2025-257W
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:36:49 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
318.55°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
74.57°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
STARLINK-35667
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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1 66400U 25257W 26201.31724257 .00017710 00000+0 53372-3 0 9997
2 66400 53.1590 318.5509 0001093 74.5710 285.5413 15.34419097 40071
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 10-51-21
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink V2MO
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
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ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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