STARLINK-32423 (61218)

COSPAR: 2024-171U | Alt Name: Starlink 32423

Image

Additional Sources

Launch Details

Launch Date

September 20, 2024

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

61218

International Designator

2024-171U

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:49:06 GMT

Apogee

Calculating...

Perigee

Calculating...

Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

68.37°

Eccentricity

Calculating...

Argument of Perigee

92.33°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

Latitude

Calculating...

Longitude

Calculating...

Altitude

Calculating...

Velocity

Calculating...

Polar Plot

3D Visualization

Explore in the Catalog

Starlink V2M bus SpaceX Starlink constellation United States satellites Payloads

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-32423

Alternative Name

Starlink 32423

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 61218U 24171U   26200.82576752 -.00000947  00000+0 -18751-4 0  9992

2 61218  53.1604  68.3687 0001106  92.3302 267.7826 15.31698026103513

Source: Celestrak

Summary

The Starlink V2M satellite, designated STARLINK-32423 or Starlink 32423, was launched on September 20, 2024, from SLC4E at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters, it has a span of 29 meters. The satellite features a Starlink v2 Mini configuration and is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It weighs 700 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 730 kilograms. The equipment includes solar arrays and batteries for power, along with Argon ion thrusters as its motor system. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), the satellite is part of the Starlink Group 9-17-19 mission, owned and operated by SpaceX to provide communication services.

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

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 9-17-19

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

Map

This tool will help you track the satellite's position and predict its upcoming passes over your location. Simply input the coordinates or click the geolocation button to get started.

Latitude

Longitude

Next Pass

Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)

Start Azimuth

Max Elevation

Stop Azimuth

Time Until

Pass Duration

Satellite Articles

View All Posts »

Learn more about satellites and other related topics.

The Satellite That Found 22 Photons and Changed Astronomy

On April 27, 1961, a Scout rocket lifted a 37-kilogram NASA satellite into orbit from Wallops Island carrying the first serious instrument for detecting cosmic gamma rays. Explorer 11 operated for seven months before its tape recorder failed. In that time it registered 22 gamma-ray photons - a pitiful number by modern standards, but enough to launch an entire branch of astronomy.

X Report 31 Aug 2025

SpaceX successfully launched its ninth Starlink mission of the month, boosting broadband coverage with additional satellites deployed from both coasts. The latest missions underscore the company's commitment to expanding global internet access.

Space Brief 23 Nov 2024

Today's highlights include Canada's and Australia's investment in hypersonic defense, China's successful test of an inflatable space module, and Sweden's support of Ukrainian missile and drone production.

X Report 21 Aug 2025

Today's brief highlights the upcoming X-37B military spaceplane launch, ongoing partnerships to protect radio astronomy, and West Virginia's minimal allocation of broadband subsidies to satellite providers like SpaceX.

Starship Flight 12 Targets Mid-May Launch, X Report 2 May 2026

Starship Flight 12 status for May 2026: SpaceX targets mid-May with a revised trajectory, while Starlink 10-38 lofts 29 satellites from Cape Canaveral.

Van Allen Probe A Reenters After 14 Years; NASA Designates Starliner Type A Mishap | KeepTrack Space Brief

NASA's 590 kg Van Allen Probe A reentered March 10 after 14 years studying Earth's radiation belts. Meanwhile, Boeing Starliner classified as Type A mishap after leaving astronauts stranded on ISS.

The Moon Landing That Almost Didn't Happen

Six hours behind schedule, with a backup engine system shuddering in lunar orbit and mission controllers in Houston running out of options, Apollo 16 came within one meeting of being sent home without landing. The problem was a wobble in a gimbal. The solution was math done under pressure.

X Report 14 Jul 2025

SpaceX successfully launched the Dror 1 satellite for Israel Aerospace Industries, marking another step forward in their launch capabilities.