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STARLINK-32512 (62027)
COSPAR: 2024-213V | Alt Name: Starlink 32512
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62027
International Designator
2024-213V
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:11:58 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
273.69°
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Argument of Perigee
87.56°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32512
Alternative Name
Starlink 32512
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 62027U 24213V 26200.92498024 .00005129 00000+0 18517-3 0 9998
2 62027 53.1596 273.6901 0001004 87.5599 272.5517 15.30201410 93406
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-32512 satellite, also known as Starlink 32512, is a member of SpaceX's Starlink V2M series launched on November 18, 2024. It was deployed from Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms, and it weighed 730 kilograms at launch. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), the satellite's shape consists of a box with a pan design. It belongs to the Starlink Group 9-12-20 payload and operates under ownership of SpaceX.
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.
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
Dry Mass
700
Launch Mass
730
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 9-12-20
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink V2M
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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