Space Brief 26 Sep 2025
Today's Space Brief highlights major developments including NASA's Dream Chaser contract modifications, Germany's significant investment in space capabilities, and advancements in hybrid satcom technology.
Launch Date
July 5, 2026
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
69826
International Designator
2026-154H
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
269.65°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
77.78°
Period
91.09 min
Mean Motion
15.81 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
STARLINK-37710
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Status
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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1 69826U 26154H 26200.83335647 -.00114649 00000+0 -58352-3 0 9990
2 69826 53.1585 269.6465 0000833 77.7753 85.6764 15.80930204 3414
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 10-50-08
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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