The Evolution of Space Stations
A brief journey through the evolution of space stations, delving into Russia's Mir, the International Space Station, China's Tiangong, and envisioning the future of orbital habitats.
NORAD ID
69652
International Designator
2026-143D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:44:37 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
244.86°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
92.59°
Period
93.66 min
Mean Motion
15.37 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
STARLINK-37819
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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1 69652U 26143D 26200.82266038 -.00660755 00000+0 -19402-1 0 9996
2 69652 97.2846 244.8571 0002258 92.5908 267.5596 15.37400522 5607
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 17-28-04
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
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