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STARLINK-32854 (62816)
COSPAR: 2025-018L | Alt Name: Starlink 32854
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62816
International Designator
2025-018L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:23:51 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
54.31°
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Argument of Perigee
90.19°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32854
Alternative Name
Starlink 32854
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 62816U 25018L 26200.97490125 .00003870 00000+0 12566-3 0 9996
2 62816 53.1610 54.3139 0001665 90.1891 269.9303 15.34385926 83427
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, designated as STARLINK-32854 or Starlink 32854, was launched on January 24, 2025, from the AFWTR launch site using a Falcon 9 rocket from SLC4E. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and features a span of 29 meters. It has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and launched with a total mass of 730 kilograms. The satellite is part of the Starlink Group 11-6-11 payload and was manufactured by SPXS for operation under its ownership. Its shape resembles a box with a pan, but detailed information about its power source, purpose, motor, and major events is not available.
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 11-6-11
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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