Space Brief 31 Oct 2024
SpaceX achieves a new launch record with its Starlink mission, NASA's Perseverance rover captures eerie Martian winds, and Buzz Aldrin endorses Trump. Plus, discussions around space debris and military space tech agreements.
Launch Date
May 25, 2026
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
69200
International Designator
2026-114U
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:57:15 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
44.86°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
140.85°
Period
93.84 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
STARLINK-37761
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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1 69200U 26114U 26201.20642926 -.00212730 00000+0 -64219-2 0 9993
2 69200 53.1591 44.8591 0000842 140.8477 219.2587 15.34606673 9889
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 10-47-19
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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