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STARLINK-32308 (61663)
COSPAR: 2024-193C | Alt Name: Starlink 32308
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 26, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61663
International Designator
2024-193C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:51:38 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
196.80°
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Argument of Perigee
82.98°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32308
Alternative Name
Starlink 32308
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 61663U 24193C 26200.36919976 -.00000464 00000+0 -25906-5 0 9993
2 61663 53.1582 196.7982 0001274 82.9776 277.1372 15.34385527 96729
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Summary
The STARLINK-32308 satellite, also known as Starlink 32308, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on October 26, 2024, from the AFSB SLC-40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg and it weighs 730 kg at launch. It features a Starlink v2 Mini configuration and carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload, along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite utilizes Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays combined with batteries for power. Its shape is described as Box + pan, and it operates in support of the Starlink Group 10-8-03 mission.
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 10-8-03
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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