STARLINK-32574 (61954)

COSPAR: 2024-209R | Alt Name: Starlink 32574

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 14, 2024

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

61954

International Designator

2024-209R

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:24:52 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

238.87°

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Argument of Perigee

100.38°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-32574

Alternative Name

Starlink 32574

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

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Latest TLEs

1 61954U 24209R   26201.26727326 -.00038977  00000+0 -11476-2 0  9994

2 61954  53.1577 238.8683 0001177 100.3803 259.7332 15.34423271 95326

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Summary

The STARLINK-32574 satellite, also known as Starlink 32574, is a part of the Starlink Group 9-11-16 and was launched on November 14, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a bus type of Starlink V2M with dimensions including a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg while its launch mass was 730 kg. Its shape consists of a box with a pan configuration, and it was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). It belongs to the United States and operates under the ownership of SpaceX.

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 9-11-16

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

SPXS

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Starlink V2M

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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