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STARLINK-32489 (61893)
COSPAR: 2024-204V | Alt Name: Starlink 32489
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61893
International Designator
2024-204V
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:28:31 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
232.84°
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Argument of Perigee
81.40°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32489
Alternative Name
Starlink 32489
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 61893U 24204V 26200.35314455 .00000355 00000+0 21652-4 0 9991
2 61893 53.1581 232.8385 0000637 81.3976 278.7099 15.34384628 95283
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite identified by NORAD catalog ID 61893 and designated OBJECT_ID 2024-204V is a Starlink V2M spacecraft owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on November 9, 2024, from Vandenberg Space Force Base's SLC-4E pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the satellite has a length of 0.3 meters, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. It weighs 700 kg dry and had a launch mass of 730 kg. The spacecraft's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration. It is part of the Starlink Group 9-10-20 payload and was launched to serve SpaceX's satellite constellation mission, though specific details about its power supply and purpose are not provided in the given data.
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 9-10-20
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink V2M
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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