STARLINK-32379 (61851)

COSPAR: 2024-202G | Alt Name: Starlink 32379

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 7, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

61851

International Designator

2024-202G

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:13:21 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

197.96°

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Argument of Perigee

283.24°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-32379

Alternative Name

Starlink 32379

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 61851U 24202G   26201.25927341  .00000369  00000+0  22924-4 0  9995

2 61851  43.0019 197.9564 0001722 283.2411  76.8249 15.27578572 95733

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Summary

The Starlink-32379 satellite, also known as Starlink 32379, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the Starlink V2M bus category. Launched on November 7, 2024, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station 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 capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Power generation is facilitated by solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion relies on Argon ion thrusters. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan" and it operates under the ownership of SpaceX (SPXS).

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

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 6-77-07

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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