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STARLINK-32173 (60586)
COSPAR: 2024-150D | Alt Name: Starlink 32173
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 20, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60586
International Designator
2024-150D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:29:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
49.84°
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Argument of Perigee
88.08°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32173
Alternative Name
Starlink 32173
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 60586U 24150D 26200.97852234 .00000303 00000+0 20118-4 0 9998
2 60586 53.1599 49.8447 0001285 88.0772 272.0378 15.34391249108338
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Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite designated STARLINK-32173 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-150D) was launched on August 20, 2024, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's LC40 pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and has a box-shaped body with solar arrays for power generation and batteries as backup. The satellite measures approximately 0.3 meters in length, has a diameter of 4.1 meters, and spans 29 meters when its components are fully deployed. With a dry mass of 700 kg and launch mass of 730 kg, it is equipped with an Argon ion thruster propulsion system and carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite's primary mission is to provide global internet coverage as part of the Starlink Group 10-5-04 constellation.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 10-5-04
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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