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STARLINK-32559 (61915)
COSPAR: 2024-207D | Alt Name: Starlink 32559
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 11, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61915
International Designator
2024-207D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
251.42°
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Argument of Perigee
280.49°
Period
92.55 min
Mean Motion
15.56 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32559
Alternative Name
Starlink 32559
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 61915U 24207D 26200.83335647 .00086286 00000+0 12051-2 0 9996
2 61915 42.9997 251.4238 0001914 280.4898 247.5312 15.55880128 5803
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Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, identified by NORAD as 61915 and OBJECT_ID as 2024-207D, was launched on November 11, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans 29 meters when fully deployed. It has a dry mass of 700 kg and was launched at a total mass of 730 kg. This satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 6-69-04 constellation, utilizing Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX) and operates under their ownership.
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 6-69-04
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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