STARLINK-32849 (62872)

COSPAR: 2025-022U | Alt Name: Starlink 32849

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 1, 2025

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

62872

International Designator

2025-022U

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:20:01 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

235.85°

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Argument of Perigee

73.46°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-32849

Alternative Name

Starlink 32849

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 62872U 25022U   26200.51390400  .00008885  00000+0  27376-3 0  9994

2 62872  53.1565 235.8484 0001093  73.4635 286.6487 15.34401494 82104

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Summary

The satellite STARLINK-32849 (OBJECT_ID: 2025-022U) is a Starlink V2M satellite owned and manufactured by SPXS. It was launched on February 1, 2025, from AFWTR and stabilized in orbit the following day at 03:23 UTC. The satellite has dimensions of 4.1 meters in diameter and spans 29 meters when its components are extended. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms with a launch mass of 730 kilograms. It is part of the Starlink Group 11-4-19 payload, designed for Earth observation purposes within SPXS's constellation network. The satellite has a box-like shape with an additional pan configuration but lacks detailed information regarding its power supply, motor systems, and specific mission details.

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

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 11-4-19

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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