The Day America Pioneered Polar Orbits
Sixty-six years ago, a Thor-Agena rocket thundered into the California sky carrying Discoverer 1, the first satellite attempt at polar orbit and the secret vanguard of Americas space reconnaissance program
STARLINK-37965 (69753)
COSPAR: 2026-150Q | Alt Name: N/A
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
69753
International Designator
2026-150Q
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:32:02 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
39.12°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
76.94°
Period
91.42 min
Mean Motion
15.75 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-37965
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 69753U 26150Q 26200.52225294 .00133574 00000+0 88219-3 0 9998
2 69753 97.2848 39.1171 0000818 76.9385 283.1971 15.75197657 4005
Source: Celestrak
Summary
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Physical Characteristics
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
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 17-46-15
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
Map
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