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STARLINK-32514 (61965)
COSPAR: 2024-210G | Alt Name: Starlink 32514
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 14, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61965
International Designator
2024-210G
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:17:43 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
149.73°
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Argument of Perigee
251.51°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32514
Alternative Name
Starlink 32514
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 61965U 24210G 26200.26231476 .00006302 00000+0 23832-3 0 9998
2 61965 43.0013 149.7341 0002783 251.5091 108.5459 15.27582384 95115
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Summary
The satellite designated as STARLINK-32514 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-210G) is a Starlink v2 Mini configuration built by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on November 14, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. It weighs 700 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system consists of Argon ion thrusters, and it serves communication purposes as part of the Starlink Group 6-68-07 mission.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-68-07
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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