STARLINK-32893 (62897)

COSPAR: 2025-024U | Alt Name: Starlink 32893

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 4, 2025

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

62897

International Designator

2025-024U

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:04:58 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

301.54°

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Argument of Perigee

179.10°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-32893

Alternative Name

Starlink 32893

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 62897U 25024U   26200.33678368  .00008815  00000+0  32935-3 0  9995

2 62897  42.9975 301.5389 0001700 179.0990 180.9865 15.27590473 82406

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Summary

The satellite identified by NORAD_CAT_ID 62897 and OBJECT_ID 2025-024U is a Starlink V2M satellite named STARLINK-32893, also known as Starlink 32893. It was launched on February 4, 2025, from the AFETR launch site by SPXS (SpaceX). The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters, with a span of 29 meters. At launch, it had a mass of 730 kilograms and a dry mass of 700 kilograms. Its shape is described as Box + pan. This satellite is part of the Starlink Group 12-3-19 payload and is owned by 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.

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 12-3-19

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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