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STARLINK-32362 (61845)
COSPAR: 2024-202A | Alt Name: Starlink 32362
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 7, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61845
International Designator
2024-202A
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:26:18 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
198.03°
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Argument of Perigee
279.88°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32362
Alternative Name
Starlink 32362
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 61845U 24202A 26201.26827088 -.00001754 00000+0 -54209-4 0 9998
2 61845 43.0013 198.0250 0002661 279.8791 80.1760 15.27581431 96329
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-32362 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-202A) is a Starlink V2M spacecraft configured as part of the Starlink v2 Mini constellation, owned and operated by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on November 7, 2024, from the AFETR LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket, this communication satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. It measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans up to 29 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities, an optical inter-satellite link, and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Power generation is achieved through solar arrays complemented by batteries.
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 6-77-01
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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