X Report 27 Aug 2025
SpaceX successfully completes a critical test flight of its Starship vehicle while gearing up for another Starlink satellite launch, showcasing significant advancements in their launch capabilities.
NORAD ID
68770
International Designator
2026-086E
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:24:06 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
237.35°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
121.45°
Period
93.91 min
Mean Motion
15.33 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
STARLINK-37417
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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1 68770U 26086E 26201.05840851 .00012326 00000+0 38369-3 0 9997
2 68770 97.2837 237.3494 0001190 121.4547 238.6812 15.33428625 14119
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 17-22-05
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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