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STARLINK-32855 (62813)
COSPAR: 2025-018H | Alt Name: Starlink 32855
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62813
International Designator
2025-018H
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:00:31 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
54.59°
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Argument of Perigee
111.02°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32855
Alternative Name
Starlink 32855
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 62813U 25018H 26200.79203418 .00011880 00000+0 36222-3 0 9995
2 62813 53.1609 54.5899 0001706 111.0208 249.0977 15.34395825 83412
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-32855 (OBJECT_ID: 2025-018H) is a Starlink V2M spacecraft launched on January 24, 2025, from AFWTR SLC4E using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the United States and has an owner/operator SPXS (SpaceX). The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans 29 meters when fully deployed. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms, and it had a launch mass of 730 kilograms. It was launched as part of the Starlink Group 11-6-08 payload. The shape of the satellite is described as "Box + pan". The launch site for this mission was AFWTR (Cape Canaveral Space Force Station).
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 11-6-08
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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