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STARLINK-32108 (59682)
COSPAR: 2024-086A | Alt Name: Starlink 32108
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 8, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59682
International Designator
2024-086A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:46:30 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
38.93°
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Argument of Perigee
257.87°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32108
Alternative Name
Starlink 32108
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 59682U 24086A 26200.53230003 -.00000129 00000+0 48456-5 0 9990
2 59682 43.0044 38.9266 0001245 257.8668 102.2045 15.27578754124221
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-32108 satellite, also known as Starlink 32108, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX and part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the BUS type Starlink V2M. It was launched on May 8, 2024, from Launch Pad LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters, featuring solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Its dry mass is recorded as 700 kilograms with a launch mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, the satellite employs Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's shape is described as box with panels and it was successfully deployed on the same day as its launch date.
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 6-56-01
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink V2M
Configuration
Starlink v2 Mini
Motor
Argon ion thrusters
Equipment
Ku/Ka/E-band payload, optical inter-satellite link
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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