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STARLINK-32140 (61511)
COSPAR: 2024-183C | Alt Name: Starlink 32140
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 15, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61511
International Designator
2024-183C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:48:46 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
249.61°
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Argument of Perigee
75.69°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32140
Alternative Name
Starlink 32140
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 61511U 24183C 26200.40886590 .00000405 00000+0 24794-4 0 9990
2 61511 53.1578 249.6136 0000923 75.6946 284.4158 15.31701849 99837
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Summary
The Starlink-32140 satellite, designated OBJECT_ID 2024-183C and belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration, was launched on October 15, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans up to 29 meters with its solar arrays deployed. It weighs approximately 700 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment, it utilizes Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 10-10-03 constellation operated by SpaceX (SPXS).
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 10-10-03
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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