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STARLINK-2432 (47840)
COSPAR: 2021-018BF | Alt Name: Starlink 2432
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 11, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47840
International Designator
2021-018BF
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:34:17 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
57.96°
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Argument of Perigee
130.26°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-2432
Alternative Name
Starlink 2432
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 47840U 21018BF 26185.02381612 -.00002305 00000-0 -62517-4 0 9997
2 47840 53.1629 57.9552 0001692 130.2609 229.8541 15.31700222294585
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-2432 satellite, also known as Starlink 2432, was launched on March 11, 2021, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. It is part of SpaceX’s Starlink constellation and serves communication purposes. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. Equipped with a dry mass of 248 kilograms and a launch mass of 260 kilograms, it features Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities (all) and optical inter-satellite links (prototypes). Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries, while the propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite’s design consists of a box with panels and is owned and operated by SpaceX for communication missions.
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
0.2
Diameter
2.8
Span
9
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-L20-54
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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