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STARLINK-32405 (61636)
COSPAR: 2024-191R | Alt Name: Starlink 32405
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 23, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61636
International Designator
2024-191R
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:09:20 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
130.15°
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Argument of Perigee
257.19°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32405
Alternative Name
Starlink 32405
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 61636U 24191R 26201.17315024 .00000287 00000+0 19938-4 0 9993
2 61636 43.0008 130.1492 0000665 257.1916 102.8861 15.27576088 97750
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-32405, also known as Starlink 32405, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on October 23, 2024. It was deployed using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from LC40 at AFETR. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans 29 meters, featuring solar arrays and batteries for power supply. With a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg, it is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link. The satellite uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor system. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), STARLINK-32405 operates within the Starlink Group 6-61-16 constellation and serves a communication purpose.
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 6-61-16
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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