STARLINK-32397 (61593)

COSPAR: 2024-187V | Alt Name: Starlink 32397

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 18, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

61593

International Designator

2024-187V

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:08:11 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

169.64°

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Argument of Perigee

79.22°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-32397

Alternative Name

Starlink 32397

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 61593U 24187V   26200.21402442  .00000465  00000+0  24900-4 0  9998

2 61593  53.1586 169.6399 0001384  79.2160 280.8999 15.34389409 99287

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Summary

The Starlink-32397 satellite, also known as Starlink 32397, is a communication satellite under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on October 18, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. It has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power. The satellite is propelled by Argon ion thrusters and features a box plus pan shape for its design. It became stable on October 19, 2024, at 03:51 UTC.

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

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 8-19-20

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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