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STARLINK-32322 (61720)
COSPAR: 2024-196P | Alt Name: Starlink 32322
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 30, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61720
International Designator
2024-196P
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:06:26 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
206.49°
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Argument of Perigee
83.49°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32322
Alternative Name
Starlink 32322
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 61720U 24196P 26200.83780580 .00000629 00000+0 29763-4 0 9994
2 61720 53.1589 206.4941 0001065 83.4903 276.6221 15.34390596 97405
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Summary
The satellite STARLINK-32322, also known as Starlink 32322, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 10-13-14 payload. It was launched on October 30, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. It weighs 730 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 700 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX).
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 10-13-14
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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