STARLINK-32616 (61920)

COSPAR: 2024-207J | Alt Name: Starlink 32616

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 11, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

61920

International Designator

2024-207J

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:23:59 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

255.42°

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Argument of Perigee

300.62°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-32616

Alternative Name

Starlink 32616

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 61920U 24207J   26200.84999793  .00005976  00000+0  22646-3 0  9990

2 61920  42.9998 255.4236 0000752 300.6229  59.4548 15.27588100 94931

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Summary

STARLINK-32616 is a Starlink V2M satellite, designated as Object ID 2024-207J, launched on November 11, 2024, from LC40 at the AFETR launch site using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. It has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg, equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. Its payload includes Ku/Ka/E-band equipment and an optical inter-satellite link, designed primarily for communication purposes as part of the Starlink Group 6-69-09 mission. The satellite is owned by SpaceX (SPXS), and its shape consists of a box and pan 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.

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 6-69-09

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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