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STARLINK-32425 (61216)
COSPAR: 2024-171S | Alt Name: Starlink 32425
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61216
International Designator
2024-171S
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:29:46 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
68.09°
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Argument of Perigee
108.84°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32425
Alternative Name
Starlink 32425
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 61216U 24171S 26200.89567976 .00000171 00000+0 17286-4 0 9994
2 61216 53.1609 68.0899 0001559 108.8377 251.2793 15.31702315102613
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-32425, also known as Starlink 32425, is a communication satellite launched on September 20, 2024, from AFWTR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle from SLC4E pad. It belongs to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration with a BUS type of Starlink V2M and was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length, has a diameter of 4.1 meters, and spans 29 meters when deployed. It weighs 700 kilograms dry and had an initial launch mass of 730 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and Argon ion thrusters as its motor system.
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 9-17-17
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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