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STARLINK-32435 (61259)
COSPAR: 2024-175S | Alt Name: Starlink 32435
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61259
International Designator
2024-175S
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:19:53 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
295.58°
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Argument of Perigee
97.26°
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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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 61259U 24175S 26201.43048340 .00000931 00000+0 38690-4 0 9991
2 61259 53.1576 295.5787 0001131 97.2649 262.8482 15.34391518101800
Source: Celestrak
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.
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 9-8-17
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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