X Report 30 Oct 2025
SpaceX continues to ramp up its operations with the launch of 29 more Starlink satellites, while significant upgrades at its Starbase facility signify ambitious future plans.
Launch Date
March 30, 2026
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
68529
International Designator
2026-068X
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:08:21 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
231.61°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
87.16°
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-37244
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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1 68529U 26068X 26201.08914069 .00011138 00000+0 34030-3 0 9996
2 68529 53.1571 231.6132 0001202 87.1593 272.9547 15.34397836 17250
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 10-44-22
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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