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STARLINK-32537 (61923)
COSPAR: 2024-207M | Alt Name: Starlink 32537
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 11, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61923
International Designator
2024-207M
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:42:46 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
261.33°
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Argument of Perigee
267.18°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32537
Alternative Name
Starlink 32537
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 61923U 24207M 26200.48804207 .00005665 00000+0 21524-3 0 9997
2 61923 43.0016 261.3267 0001020 267.1810 92.8925 15.27578865 94835
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-32537, also known as Starlink 32537, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on November 11, 2024, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) at Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this spacecraft features a Box + pan shape and carries a Starlink v2 Mini configuration. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It measures 0.3 meters in length, has a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. With a launch mass of 730 kg and a dry mass of 700 kg, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and operates within the Starlink Group 6-69-12 payload constellation.
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 6-69-12
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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