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STARLINK-32387 (61704)
COSPAR: 2024-195T | Alt Name: Starlink 32387
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61704
International Designator
2024-195T
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:26:06 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
260.48°
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Argument of Perigee
85.64°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32387
Alternative Name
Starlink 32387
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 61704U 24195T 26200.43479779 .00002523 00000+0 85801-4 0 9996
2 61704 53.1573 260.4809 0001170 85.6419 274.4718 15.34390911 97392
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-32387 satellite, also known as Starlink 32387, is a member of the Starlink V2M series launched on October 30, 2024, from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. It weighs 730 kilograms at launch, reducing to a dry mass of 700 kilograms. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), it is part of the Starlink Group 9-9-18 payload constellation and operated for communication purposes under ownership of SpaceX. The shape of the satellite is described as a box with a panel configuration.
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 9-9-18
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink V2M
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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