STARLINK-32848 (62808)

COSPAR: 2025-018C | Alt Name: Starlink 32848

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 24, 2025

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

62808

International Designator

2025-018C

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:04:13 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

54.87°

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Argument of Perigee

88.09°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-32848

Alternative Name

Starlink 32848

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 62808U 25018C   26200.83626595  .00007378  00000+0  24920-3 0  9998

2 62808  53.1578  54.8692 0001161  88.0900 272.0234 15.31711227 83419

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-32848 (OBJECT_ID: 2025-018C) is a Starlink V2M model launched by SpaceX from SLC4E at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle on January 24, 2025. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg, and its launch mass was 730 kg. It belongs to the Starlink Group 11-6-03 payload and has a box plus pan shape structure.

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 11-6-03

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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