STARLINK-32791 (62530)

COSPAR: 2025-004V | Alt Name: Starlink 32791

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 8, 2025

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

62530

International Designator

2025-004V

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:24:54 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

192.24°

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Argument of Perigee

233.22°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-32791

Alternative Name

Starlink 32791

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 62530U 25004V   26201.05896395  .00007628  00000+0  28636-3 0  9993

2 62530  42.9993 192.2385 0001059 233.2182 126.8573 15.27587502 86705

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-32791 (OBJECT_ID: 2025-004V) is a Starlink V2M satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on January 8, 2025, from LC39A at AFETR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg and it had a launch mass of 730 kg. It was launched as part of the Starlink Group 12-11-20 payload, though specific mission details are not provided. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan."

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 12-11-20

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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