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STARLINK-32317 (60918)
COSPAR: 2024-154R | Alt Name: Starlink 32317
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 31, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60918
International Designator
2024-154R
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:41:28 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
30.00°
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Argument of Perigee
80.01°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32317
Alternative Name
Starlink 32317
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 60918U 24154R 26200.90380405 .00003574 00000+0 13274-3 0 9997
2 60918 53.1603 29.9981 0001743 80.0114 280.1084 15.30198506106571
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-32317, also known as Starlink 32317, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on August 31, 2024, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and has an OBJECT_ID of 2024-154R. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. It features equipment such as Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, and its dry mass is 700 kg while the launch mass was 730 kg. The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Its mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 8-10-16 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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 8-10-16
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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