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STARLINK-32296 (61524)
COSPAR: 2024-183R | Alt Name: Starlink 32296
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 15, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61524
International Designator
2024-183R
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:42:02 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
249.57°
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Argument of Perigee
89.22°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32296
Alternative Name
Starlink 32296
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 61524U 24183R 26200.40419698 .00001306 00000+0 53824-4 0 9992
2 61524 53.1591 249.5685 0000788 89.2228 270.8864 15.31700926 99835
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-32296 is a communication satellite launched on October 15, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's LC40 using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and has a span of 29 meters, equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. It weighs 700 kilograms dry and had an initial launch mass of 730 kilograms. STARLINK-32296 is part of the Starlink Group 10-10-16 constellation, featuring a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite was manufactured by SPXS and operated under the ownership of SpaceX (SPXS), designed to provide global internet coverage as part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration.
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 10-10-16
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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