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STARLINK-32622 (61927)
COSPAR: 2024-207R | Alt Name: Starlink 32622
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 11, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61927
International Designator
2024-207R
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:10:57 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
257.39°
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Argument of Perigee
270.89°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32622
Alternative Name
Starlink 32622
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 61927U 24207R 26200.42427322 .00004831 00000+0 18494-3 0 9990
2 61927 43.0008 257.3920 0001823 270.8855 89.1788 15.27581864 94875
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-32622, also known as Starlink 32622, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on November 11, 2024, from LC40 at the Air Force Eastern Test Range using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a configuration of Starlink v2 Mini and belongs to the Starlink Group 6-69-16. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. It weighs 700 kg dry and had an initial launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite utilizes Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and is shaped as a box with a panel design.
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 6-69-16
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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