STARLINK-32030 (61513)

COSPAR: 2024-183E | Alt Name: Starlink 32030

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 15, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

61513

International Designator

2024-183E

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:52:16 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

248.22°

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Argument of Perigee

84.43°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-32030

Alternative Name

Starlink 32030

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 61513U 24183E   26200.86963236  .00002452  00000+0  83688-4 0  9996

2 61513  53.1593 248.2182 0001181  84.4290 275.6847 15.34392037 99890

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Summary

The satellite STARLINK-32030 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-183E) is a Starlink v2 Mini model launched on October 15, 2024, from the AFAFR launch site using Falcon 9 as the launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. The dry mass is 700 kilograms, while its launch mass was 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment, it uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. This satellite is owned by SPXS and operates in a communication mission.

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 10-10-05

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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