STARLINK-32744 (62509)

COSPAR: 2025-003Y | Alt Name: Starlink 32744

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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

62509

International Designator

2025-003Y

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:05:11 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

264.63°

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Argument of Perigee

274.15°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-32744

Alternative Name

Starlink 32744

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 62509U 25003Y   26200.54527644  .00006531  00000+0  24660-3 0  9994

2 62509  42.9976 264.6258 0001531 274.1524  85.9153 15.27587083 86718

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-32744, also known as Starlink 32744, is a part of the Starlink V2M series and was launched on January 6, 2025, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of approximately 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when fully extended. The satellite weighs 730 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 700 kilograms. Its shape is described as "Box + pan," indicating it likely contains solar panels for power generation. It was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and operates as part of the Starlink Group 6-71-23 constellation, aimed to provide internet services globally.

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 6-71-23

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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