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STARLINK-32293 (61526)
COSPAR: 2024-183T | Alt Name: Starlink 32293
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 15, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61526
International Designator
2024-183T
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:12:22 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
249.76°
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Argument of Perigee
80.76°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32293
Alternative Name
Starlink 32293
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 61526U 24183T 26200.55025529 .00002288 00000+0 78832-4 0 9992
2 61526 53.1591 249.7624 0000958 80.7555 279.3556 15.34397831 99843
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-32293 satellite, designated OBJECT_ID 2024-183T and NORAD_CAT_ID 61526, is a part of the Starlink v2 Mini constellation owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on October 15, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions including a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms with a launch mass of 730 kilograms. The satellite uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays combined with batteries to generate power. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link, designed primarily 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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 10-10-18
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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