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STARLINK-32414 (61667)
COSPAR: 2024-193G | Alt Name: Starlink 32414
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 26, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61667
International Designator
2024-193G
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:39:56 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
195.35°
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Argument of Perigee
86.01°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32414
Alternative Name
Starlink 32414
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 61667U 24193G 26201.27773394 .00000724 00000+0 36553-4 0 9996
2 61667 53.1590 195.3511 0000935 86.0091 274.1016 15.30199142 96828
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Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, designated as 61667 and identified by OBJECT_ID 2024-193G, is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration operated by SPXS (SpaceX) for communication purposes. Launched on October 26, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. The satellite weighs 730 kg at launch with a dry mass of 700 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries, and stabilized using Argon ion thrusters.
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 10-8-07
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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