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STARLINK-32547 (61919)
COSPAR: 2024-207H | Alt Name: Starlink 32547
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 11, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61919
International Designator
2024-207H
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:08:11 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
254.80°
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Argument of Perigee
265.78°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32547
Alternative Name
Starlink 32547
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 61919U 24207H 26200.88069192 .00003854 00000+0 14949-3 0 9993
2 61919 43.0030 254.7989 0002251 265.7803 94.2791 15.27585040 94937
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-32547 satellite, also known as Starlink 32547, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and operated under the Starlink Group 6-69-08 mission. Launched on November 11, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini with dimensions including a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. The satellite carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes and is equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. It features solar arrays and batteries for power supply and has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms.
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 6-69-08
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
Map
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