SpaceX Wins $57M Golden Dome Crosslink Deal, X Report 24 Apr 2026
SpaceX military contract: $57M to demo Link-182 waveform satellite crosslinks for Golden Dome missile defense. FCC denies its spectrum bid.
NORAD ID
68399
International Designator
2026-063V
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:40:40 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.29°
Right Ascension
342.50°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
104.85°
Period
93.91 min
Mean Motion
15.33 rev/day
Latitude
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Name
STARLINK-37187
Alternative Name
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Type
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Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
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2 68399 97.2864 342.5019 0000749 104.8453 255.2873 15.33443567 18127
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Length
0.3
Diameter
4.1
Span
29.0
Dry Mass
530
Launch Mass
575
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
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Visual Magnitude
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Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Starlink Group 17-17-20
Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
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Bus
Starlink V2MO
Configuration
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Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
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ADCS
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Transmitter Frequency
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