Space Brief 23 Oct 2024
Today's brief shines a light on surging space debris due to a new satellite breakup, SpaceX's continuous Starlink expansions, and notable legal support for Elon Musk's launch endeavors.
Launch Date
April 2, 2026
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
68553
International Designator
2026-070M
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:09:46 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
105.82°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
86.66°
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-37254
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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1 68553U 26070M 26201.00678389 .00016120 00000+0 48717-3 0 9993
2 68553 53.1584 105.8164 0001340 86.6564 273.4592 15.34402713 16844
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 10-58-12
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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