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STARLINK-32465 (61716)
COSPAR: 2024-196K | Alt Name: Starlink 32465
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 30, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61716
International Designator
2024-196K
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:07:57 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
207.14°
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Argument of Perigee
133.65°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32465
Alternative Name
Starlink 32465
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 61716U 24196K 26200.71385882 .00013434 00000+0 40893-3 0 9996
2 61716 53.1590 207.1437 0000768 133.6543 226.4524 15.34328415 97384
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Summary
The satellite STARLINK-32465 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-196K) is a Starlink V2M configuration under the Starlink v2 Mini series, owned and manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on October 30, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and 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 for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan."
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 10-13-10
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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