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STARLINK-32760 (62568)
COSPAR: 2025-006Q | Alt Name: Starlink 32760
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 10, 2025
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62568
International Designator
2025-006Q
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:20:12 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
264.48°
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Argument of Perigee
264.91°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32760
Alternative Name
Starlink 32760
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 62568U 25006Q 26201.18070451 .00004722 00000+0 18099-3 0 9991
2 62568 42.9992 264.4805 0001822 264.9103 95.1540 15.27585952 85120
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Summary
STARLINK-32760, also known as Starlink 32760, is a satellite belonging to the Starlink V2M bus category launched on January 10, 2025. It was deployed from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures approximately 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters when fully extended. Its dry mass is 700 kg, while its launch mass was 730 kg. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), the satellite forms part of the Starlink Group 12-12-15 payload and has a box-shaped design with a pan configuration. It operates under the ownership of SpaceX in support of the company's broader constellation of satellites aimed at providing global internet coverage.
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 12-12-15
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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