Space Brief 10 Dec 2024
Today's highlights include a new 5G demonstration launch on Firefly, potential supply chain interruptions in the defense sector, and updates on Artemis and ULA launches.
Launch Date
August 20, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
60594
International Designator
2024-150M
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:51:18 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
51.03°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
99.46°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Name
STARLINK-32210
Alternative Name
Starlink 32210
Type
Status
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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1 60594U 24150M 26200.82729727 .00000684 00000+0 31379-4 0 9994
2 60594 53.1598 51.0324 0001162 99.4583 260.6551 15.34392070108301
Source: Celestrak
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
Payload
Starlink Group 10-5-12
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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