STARLINK-32851 (62810)

COSPAR: 2025-018E | Alt Name: Starlink 32851

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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

62810

International Designator

2025-018E

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:32:15 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

55.06°

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Argument of Perigee

86.37°

Period

94.11 min

Mean Motion

15.30 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-32851

Alternative Name

Starlink 32851

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 62810U 25018E   26200.98073477  .00008272  00000+0  29105-3 0  9996

2 62810  53.1603  55.0561 0001456  86.3673 273.7494 15.30205587 83427

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Summary

The Starlink V2M satellite, designated STARLINK-32851 or Starlink 32851, was launched on January 24, 2025, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and has a span of 29 meters, likely due to its solar panels. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms, while the launch mass was 730 kilograms. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan," indicating a box-shaped body with additional components or features. It is part of the Starlink Group 11-6-05 payload and contributes to SpaceX’s constellation aimed at providing global internet coverage.

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 11-6-05

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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