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STARLINK-32886 (62807)
COSPAR: 2025-018B | Alt Name: Starlink 32886
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62807
International Designator
2025-018B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:57:29 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
54.58°
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Argument of Perigee
102.30°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32886
Alternative Name
Starlink 32886
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 62807U 25018B 26200.78992896 .00006888 00000+0 21482-3 0 9996
2 62807 53.1599 54.5795 0001261 102.2996 257.8147 15.34395717 83427
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-32886 (OBJECT_ID: 2025-018B) is a Starlink V2M spacecraft launched on January 24, 2025, from AFWTR's SLC4E launch pad using the Falcon 9 as its launch vehicle. It belongs to the United States and has a box-shaped design with solar panels. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when fully deployed. Its dry mass is 700 kg, and it had an initial launch mass of 730 kg. It was launched as part of the Starlink Group 11-6-02 mission by SpaceX (SPXS). Additional details such as equipment, power source, purpose, and major events are not provided in the data given.
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 11-6-02
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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