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STARLINK-32298 (61525)
COSPAR: 2024-183S | Alt Name: Starlink 32298
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 15, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61525
International Designator
2024-183S
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:34:58 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
249.99°
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Argument of Perigee
47.12°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32298
Alternative Name
Starlink 32298
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 61525U 24183S 26200.35761661 .00000422 00000+0 25352-4 0 9990
2 61525 53.1593 249.9857 0000812 47.1197 312.9872 15.31715926 99821
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Summary
The satellite STARLINK-32298 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-183S) is a Starlink v2 Mini configuration spacecraft manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. Launched on October 15, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters with its deployed components. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg, and its launch mass was 730 kg. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes and uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor system. Power generation is achieved through solar arrays supported by batteries. The spacecraft's shape consists of a box structure complemented by panels, serving the mission to enhance global communication capabilities.
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 10-10-17
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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