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STARLINK-32905 (62923)
COSPAR: 2025-027S | Alt Name: Starlink 32905
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 8, 2025
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62923
International Designator
2025-027S
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:46:48 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
101.91°
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Argument of Perigee
293.31°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32905
Alternative Name
Starlink 32905
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 62923U 25027S 26200.99084069 .00012094 00000+0 44803-3 0 9990
2 62923 43.0010 101.9125 0001064 293.3081 66.7659 15.27597924 81771
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite designated by NORAD catalog ID 62923 is identified as Starlink V2M (ALT_NAME: Starlink 32905) and part of the Starlink Group 12-9-17 payload, manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on February 8, 2025, it stabilized in its orbit later that day at 20:47 UTC. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. Its physical dimensions include a length of 0.3 meters, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and an impressive span of 29 meters, suggesting the presence of deployable solar panels or antennas. The satellite's structure is described as "Box + pan" shaped. SpaceX owns this satellite which operates within its constellation for unspecified purposes.
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 12-9-17
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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