X Report 3 Jan 2025
SpaceX's pivotal role in setting a new global launch record and the upcoming launch of the Thuraya 4-NGS satellite are spotlighted today.
Launch Date
April 28, 2026
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC41
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 551
NORAD ID
68874
International Designator
2026-095L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:56:15 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
51.87°
Right Ascension
85.12°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
61.63°
Period
93.92 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
KUIPER-00476
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
KUIP
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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1 68874U 26095L 26200.95573196 -.00009071 00000+0 -26726-3 0 9994
2 68874 51.8722 85.1199 0010014 61.6336 298.5658 15.33151983 12751
Source: Celestrak
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Length
1.8
Diameter
0.7
Span
5.0
Dry Mass
490
Launch Mass
490
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Kuiper LA06-11
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
KUIP
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Kuiper
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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