STARLINK-32446 (61262)

COSPAR: 2024-175V | Alt Name: Starlink 32446

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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

61262

International Designator

2024-175V

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:26:21 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

297.72°

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Argument of Perigee

78.26°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-32446

Alternative Name

Starlink 32446

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 61262U 24175V   26200.97663889  .00000247  00000+0  18451-4 0  9997

2 61262  53.1582 297.7197 0001299  78.2625 281.8523 15.34392278101731

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Summary

The Starlink-32446 satellite, also known as Starlink 32446, was launched on September 25, 2024, from the AFWTR launch site using a Falcon 9 vehicle from SLC4E pad. It belongs to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and has a BUS type of Starlink V2M. The satellite's dimensions are a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. With a dry mass of 700 kilograms and launch mass of 730 kilograms, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor and was manufactured by SPXS. Its mission and purpose are centered around 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 9-8-20

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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