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STARLINK-32172 (61518)
COSPAR: 2024-183K | Alt Name: Starlink 32172
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 15, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61518
International Designator
2024-183K
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:55:29 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
249.63°
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Argument of Perigee
80.55°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32172
Alternative Name
Starlink 32172
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 61518U 24183K 26200.41353148 .00000644 00000+0 32524-4 0 9991
2 61518 53.1583 249.6299 0000961 80.5468 279.5642 15.31703258 99835
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, designated STARLINK-32172 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-183K), was launched on October 15, 2024, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. It weighs 700 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 730 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Its power source consists of solar arrays and batteries. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), the satellite serves as part of the Starlink Group 10-10-10 constellation for communication purposes.
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
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Visual Magnitude
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Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 10-10-10
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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