STARLINK-32852 (62824)

COSPAR: 2025-018U | Alt Name: Starlink 32852

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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

62824

International Designator

2025-018U

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:43:54 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

55.74°

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Argument of Perigee

97.93°

Period

94.10 min

Mean Motion

15.30 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-32852

Alternative Name

Starlink 32852

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 62824U 25018U   26200.86382383  .00009969  00000+0  34819-3 0  9999

2 62824  53.1613  55.7439 0001480  97.9260 262.1909 15.30207570 83417

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Summary

The Starlink-32852 satellite, also known as Starlink 32852, is a component of SpaceX's Starlink V2M series. Launched on January 24, 2025, from SLC4E at AFWTR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. Its dimensions are 0.3 meters in length, with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters, indicating it likely includes deployable solar panels or antennas. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan," suggesting a box-like structure with additional appendages. It belongs to the Starlink Group 11-6-19 payload and was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), being owned by the same entity, aimed at providing internet services as part of the larger Starlink constellation.

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 11-6-19

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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