FAA Grounds Starship V3 After Flight 12, X Report 28 May 2026
FAA grounds SpaceX Starship V3 after the Flight 12 mishap, freezing the launch schedule. Plus a $2.29B Space Force contract and 10,397 working Starlinks.
STARLINK-37588 (69842)
COSPAR: 2026-154Z | Alt Name: N/A
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 5, 2026
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
69842
International Designator
2026-154Z
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
269.01°
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Argument of Perigee
50.54°
Period
91.09 min
Mean Motion
15.81 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-37588
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 69842U 26154Z 26200.83335647 -.00098131 00000+0 -49830-3 0 9996
2 69842 53.1634 269.0148 0001141 50.5435 56.6593 15.80915849 3425
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
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Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 10-50-24
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink V2MO
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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