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STARLINK-32873 (62857)
COSPAR: 2025-022D | Alt Name: Starlink 32873
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62857
International Designator
2025-022D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:30:36 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
236.54°
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Argument of Perigee
84.48°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32873
Alternative Name
Starlink 32873
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 62857U 25022D 26200.39626152 .00007649 00000+0 23730-3 0 9996
2 62857 53.1563 236.5355 0000898 84.4836 275.6269 15.34396474 82081
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-32873 (OBJECT_ID: 2025-022D) is a Starlink V2M spacecraft launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on February 1, 2025, from AFWTR launch site. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters, indicating the presence of deployable solar panels or antennas. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg, and it had an initial launch mass of 730 kg. It achieved stable orbit on February 2, 2025, at 03:23 UTC. The payload belongs to the Starlink Group 11-4-04 constellation segment. Its shape is described as a box with a pan configuration, suggesting it likely carries communication equipment. The satellite's ownership and manufacturer are both SpaceX (SPXS).
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 11-4-04
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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