STARLINK-32435 (61259)

COSPAR: 2024-175S | Alt Name: Starlink 32435

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 25, 2024

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

61259

International Designator

2024-175S

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:52:57 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

300.14°

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Argument of Perigee

93.39°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-32435

Alternative Name

Starlink 32435

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 61259U 24175S   26200.45344453  .00002114  00000+0  73686-4 0  9995

2 61259  53.1583 300.1444 0001420  93.3940 266.7225 15.34394869101656

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Summary

The Starlink-32435 satellite, also known as Starlink 32435, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on September 25, 2024, from the AFWTR launch site using a Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite has a configuration of Starlink v2 Mini with dimensions including a length of 0.3 meters and a diameter of 4.1 meters. Its span is 29 meters, indicating large solar arrays or deployable structures. Equipped with a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg, it features Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities along with optical inter-satellite links for high-speed data transmission. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, while propulsion is handled by Argon ion thrusters for orbital adjustments. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan," suggesting a compact design with a deployable structure.

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 9-8-17

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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