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STARLINK-32807 (62845)
COSPAR: 2025-019S | Alt Name: Starlink 32807
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 27, 2025
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62845
International Designator
2025-019S
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:32:09 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
52.78°
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Argument of Perigee
277.37°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32807
Alternative Name
Starlink 32807
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 62845U 25019S 26201.27232963 .00019223 00000+0 70564-3 0 9998
2 62845 42.9993 52.7829 0001456 277.3675 82.7011 15.27608013 82618
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Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-32807 (also known as Starlink 32807) is a part of the Starlink V2M series, owned by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on January 27, 2025, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters, suggesting the presence of deployable structures such as solar panels or antennas. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms while its launch mass was 730 kilograms. The shape is described as "Box + pan," indicating it has a box-like body with additional elements like solar arrays or communication dishes attached to it. It is part of the Starlink Group 12-7-17 payload, aiming to expand SpaceX's satellite internet constellation in low Earth orbit.
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 12-7-17
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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