STARLINK-32729 (62497)

COSPAR: 2025-003L | Alt Name: Starlink 32729

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 6, 2025

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

62497

International Designator

2025-003L

Epoch

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:18:51 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

271.34°

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Argument of Perigee

290.22°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-32729

Alternative Name

Starlink 32729

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 62497U 25003L   26199.26309745  .00009860  00000+0  36720-3 0  9994

2 62497  43.0001 271.3395 0001920 290.2180  69.8465 15.27593828 86644

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Summary

The STARLINK-32729 satellite, also known as Starlink 32729 and part of the Starlink Group 6-71-11 payload, is a Starlink V2M model launched on January 6, 2025, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite was manufactured by SPXS and has a dry mass of 700 kg with a total launch mass of 730 kg. It measures approximately 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and has a span of 29 meters, featuring a box + pan shape design. The satellite belongs to SPXS and is operated under the jurisdiction of the United States.

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

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 6-71-11

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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