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STARLINK-32867 (62855)
COSPAR: 2025-022B | Alt Name: Starlink 32867
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62855
International Designator
2025-022B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:23:42 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
234.82°
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Argument of Perigee
76.72°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32867
Alternative Name
Starlink 32867
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 62855U 25022B 26200.80813646 .00028746 00000+0 85888-3 0 9999
2 62855 53.1598 234.8202 0001241 76.7247 283.3894 15.34391629 82146
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-32867 satellite, also known as Starlink 32867, is a Starlink V2M satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. It was launched on February 1, 2025, from AFWTR with a launch mass of 730 kg and reached its stable orbit on February 2, 2025, at 03:23 UTC. The satellite has dimensions of 4.1 meters in diameter and spans up to 29 meters when fully deployed, with a dry mass of 700 kg. It is part of the Starlink Group 11-4-02 payload and its shape is described as "Box + pan."
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 11-4-02
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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