FCC Shuts SpaceX Out of Key D2D Spectrum, X Report 25 Apr 2026
FCC dismisses SpaceX spectrum challenges, blocking key D2D frequencies. A $57M Golden Dome crosslink demo and software group seat soften the blow.
NORAD ID
69695
International Designator
2026-145U
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:34:47 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
47.97°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
359.99°
Period
91.56 min
Mean Motion
15.73 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Name
STARLINK-37926
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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1 69695U 26145U 26200.85749360 -.00423689 00000+0 -33093-2 0 9998
2 69695 97.2833 47.9716 0003215 359.9867 0.1396 15.72760213 3917
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 17-45-19
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink V2MO
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
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Power System
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ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
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