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STARLINK-32343 (61712)
COSPAR: 2024-196F | Alt Name: Starlink 32343
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 30, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61712
International Designator
2024-196F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:53:22 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
207.34°
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Argument of Perigee
89.36°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32343
Alternative Name
Starlink 32343
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 61712U 24196F 26200.74540414 -.00000030 00000+0 10246-4 0 9998
2 61712 53.1593 207.3368 0001132 89.3633 270.7500 15.34385108 97389
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Summary
STARLINK-32343 is a Starlink V2M satellite, configured as Starlink v2 Mini, owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on October 30, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when deployed. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes and is equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kilograms, while its launch mass was 730 kilograms. It uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and is designed for communication missions within the Starlink Group 10-13-06 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 10-13-06
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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