Space Brief 1 Jan 2025
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STARLINK-32800 (62743)
COSPAR: 2025-014J | Alt Name: Starlink 32800
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 21, 2025
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62743
International Designator
2025-014J
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:04:55 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
133.55°
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Argument of Perigee
264.32°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32800
Alternative Name
Starlink 32800
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 62743U 25014J 26201.17008975 .00005230 00000+0 19940-3 0 9997
2 62743 42.9986 133.5501 0001021 264.3200 95.7536 15.27585307 83437
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-32800 satellite, also known as Starlink 32800, is a part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and falls under the Starlink V2M bus configuration. Launched on January 21, 2025, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when fully deployed. The dry mass is 700 kg, with a launch mass of 730 kg. It is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and was launched as part of the Starlink Group 13-1-09 payload. Its shape consists of a box with a pan configuration.
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 13-1-09
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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