Space Brief 26 Oct 2025
Today's brief covers a new Space Force contract for advanced tracking systems, innovative debris removal strategies, pivotal new satellite launches, and significant updates in air quality tracking from orbit.
Launch Date
March 22, 2026
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
68322
International Designator
2026-059B
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:32:02 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
87.64°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
91.78°
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-37088
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
1 68322U 26059B 26201.06391388 .00012329 00000+0 37532-3 0 9991
2 68322 53.1578 87.6390 0001327 91.7850 268.3305 15.34409266 18521
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 10-62-02
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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