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STARLINK-32755 (62842)
COSPAR: 2025-019P | Alt Name: Starlink 32755
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 27, 2025
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62842
International Designator
2025-019P
Epoch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:51:35 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
60.40°
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Argument of Perigee
270.17°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32755
Alternative Name
Starlink 32755
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 62842U 25019P 26199.99416531 .00008182 00000+0 30641-3 0 9999
2 62842 43.0032 60.4018 0001296 270.1715 89.8988 15.27592318 82414
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 62842 and OBJECT ID 2025-019P is a Starlink V2M model belonging to SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on January 27, 2025, from LC40 at the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, 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 operates as part of the Starlink Group 12-7-14 constellation. Its shape is described as a box with a pan configuration, though additional details such as power generation, purpose, and material composition are not specified in the provided data.
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 12-7-14
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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