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STARLINK-32864 (62862)
COSPAR: 2025-022J | Alt Name: Starlink 32864
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62862
International Designator
2025-022J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:24:33 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
236.49°
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Argument of Perigee
88.33°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32864
Alternative Name
Starlink 32864
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 62862U 25022J 26200.39204998 .00007571 00000+0 23499-3 0 9998
2 62862 53.1575 236.4916 0000946 88.3338 271.7773 15.34399689 82084
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-32864, also known as Starlink 32864, is a Starlink V2M spacecraft launched on February 1, 2025, from AFWTR (Cape Canaveral Space Force Station). It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kilograms and its launch mass was 730 kilograms. It belongs to the Starlink Group 11-4-09 payload and is owned by SpaceX (SPXS). The shape of the spacecraft can be described as a box with a pan configuration.
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 11-4-09
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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