STARLINK-32780 (62746)

COSPAR: 2025-014M | Alt Name: Starlink 32780

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 21, 2025

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

62746

International Designator

2025-014M

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:58:55 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

126.60°

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Argument of Perigee

256.34°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-32780

Alternative Name

Starlink 32780

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 62746U 25014M   26201.16591794  .00005249  00000+0  20008-3 0  9992

2 62746  43.0014 126.6024 0000773 256.3413 103.7353 15.27585753 83518

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Summary

STARLINK-32780, also known as Starlink 32780, is a satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink V2M series launched on January 21, 2025, from LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with an operational span of 29 meters. It has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms. Its shape is described as "Box + pan." The satellite is part of the Starlink Group 13-1-12 payload and was manufactured by SpaceX.

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 13-1-12

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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