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STARLINK-32429 (61682)
COSPAR: 2024-193X | Alt Name: Starlink 32429
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 26, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61682
International Designator
2024-193X
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:45:53 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
194.66°
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Argument of Perigee
87.58°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32429
Alternative Name
Starlink 32429
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 61682U 24193X 26201.28187279 .00000759 00000+0 36219-4 0 9992
2 61682 53.1595 194.6567 0001176 87.5766 272.5370 15.31706851 96834
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-32429, also known as Starlink 32429, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration series and was launched on October 26, 2024. The satellite, manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), was deployed from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans 29 meters when fully extended. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms, while the launch mass was 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities along with an optical inter-satellite link, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power. The satellite employs Argon ion thrusters as its motor system and is operated by SpaceX (SPXS) under the Starlink Group 10-8-22 constellation.
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 10-8-22
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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