STARLINK-2032 (47649)

COSPAR: 2021-012AF | Alt Name: Starlink 2032

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 16, 2021

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

47649

International Designator

2021-012AF

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:36:45 GMT

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Inclination

53.03°

Right Ascension

151.48°

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Argument of Perigee

83.07°

Period

89.91 min

Mean Motion

16.02 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-2032

Alternative Name

Starlink 2032

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 47649U 21012AF  26184.90052262  .00486334  11593-3  85102-3 0  9992

2 47649  53.0273 151.4841 0006411  83.0680 277.1079 16.01531076299163

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Summary

The STARLINK-2032 satellite, also known as Starlink 2032, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on February 16, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and a launch mass of 260 kilograms. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters when fully deployed. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links on prototype units. Power generation comes from solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering. The satellite's shape consists of a box design with pan elements, serving the purpose of providing communication services as part of SpaceX’s broader Starlink network.

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

0.2

Diameter

2.8

Span

Dry Mass

248

Launch Mass

260

Shape

Box + pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink V1.0-L19-30

Purpose

Communication

Mission

Communication

Manufacturer

SPXS

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Starlink

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Krypton ion thrusters

Equipment

Ku/Ka-band payload (all), optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes)

Power System

Solar arrays, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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