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STARLINK-32445 (61546)
COSPAR: 2024-184Q | Alt Name: Starlink 32445
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61546
International Designator
2024-184Q
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:53:17 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
117.53°
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Argument of Perigee
94.19°
Period
93.78 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32445
Alternative Name
Starlink 32445
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 61546U 24184Q 26201.03701196 .00036955 00000+0 10622-2 0 9999
2 61546 53.1585 117.5268 0002124 94.1851 265.9394 15.35484429 98794
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-32445 satellite, also known as Starlink 32445, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration series manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on October 15, 2024, from SLC4E at AFWTR (Vandenberg Space Force Base) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. The satellite weighs 700 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and is propelled by Argon ion thrusters. Its mission focuses on communication services.
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 9-7-15
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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