STARLINK-32609 (61929)

COSPAR: 2024-207T | Alt Name: Starlink 32609

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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

61929

International Designator

2024-207T

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:42:24 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

257.55°

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Argument of Perigee

270.57°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-32609

Alternative Name

Starlink 32609

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 61929U 24207T   26200.44611944  .00003240  00000+0  12720-3 0  9998

2 61929  42.9992 257.5520 0001292 270.5727  89.4977 15.27580891 94872

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Summary

The STARLINK-32609 satellite, also known as Starlink 32609, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 6-69-18 payload. It was launched on November 11, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle by SpaceX (SPXS). The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The dry mass is 700 kg, while the launch mass was 730 kg. The satellite uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box with pan shape 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.

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 6-69-18

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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