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STARLINK-32433 (61852)
COSPAR: 2024-202H | Alt Name: Starlink 32433
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 7, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61852
International Designator
2024-202H
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:17:52 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
212.04°
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Argument of Perigee
271.81°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32433
Alternative Name
Starlink 32433
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 61852U 24202H 26200.72074390 .00000390 00000+0 23686-4 0 9994
2 61852 43.0009 212.0403 0001242 271.8054 88.2655 15.27573907 95530
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-32433 is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX on November 7, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft, part of the Starlink Group 6-77-08 mission, measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. It has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and was equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor system. Its purpose is to provide communication services, and it operates under the Starlink V2M configuration.
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 6-77-08
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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