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STARLINK-33601 (62768)
COSPAR: 2025-015L | Alt Name: Starlink 33601
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62768
International Designator
2025-015L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:01:58 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
66.49°
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Argument of Perigee
80.93°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-33601
Alternative Name
Starlink 33601
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 62768U 25015L 26200.83470519 .00020388 00000+0 61294-3 0 9994
2 62768 53.1593 66.4949 0001143 80.9287 279.1845 15.34397471 84741
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-33601 satellite, also known as Starlink 33601, is a component of SpaceX's Starlink V2MO constellation. It was launched on January 21, 2025, from the AFWTR SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 530 kg, and it had a launch mass of 575 kg. The satellite's shape consists of a box with a pan configuration. It was manufactured by SpaceX and operates under the Starlink Group 11-8-11 payload mission.
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
530
Launch Mass
575
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 11-8-11
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink V2MO
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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