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STARLINK-32396 (61633)
COSPAR: 2024-191N | Alt Name: Starlink 32396
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 23, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61633
International Designator
2024-191N
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:52:39 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
131.86°
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Argument of Perigee
256.09°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32396
Alternative Name
Starlink 32396
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 61633U 24191N 26200.82823560 .00002354 00000+0 95065-4 0 9992
2 61633 43.0021 131.8599 0000604 256.0869 103.9915 15.27571420 97708
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, designated STARLINK-32396 or Starlink 32396, is a communication satellite launched on October 23, 2024, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink Group 6-61-13 and has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters. The satellite weighs 730 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 700 kilograms and is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. The spacecraft's shape is described as "Box + pan."
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 6-61-13
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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