X Report 14 May 2025
SpaceX conducted significant test firings and further expanded its satellite fleet, while the EU scrutinizes Starlink's market impact amid ongoing space industry negotiations.
NORAD ID
69551
International Designator
2026-135F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:34:01 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
229.03°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
99.71°
Period
92.95 min
Mean Motion
15.49 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
STARLINK-37862
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 69551U 26135F 26200.52363022 .00028616 00000+0 52535-3 0 9991
2 69551 97.2846 229.0263 0000609 99.7137 260.4183 15.49219989 5342
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 17-54-06
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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