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STARLINK-32518 (61967)
COSPAR: 2024-210J | Alt Name: Starlink 32518
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 14, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61967
International Designator
2024-210J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:02:06 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
146.41°
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Argument of Perigee
243.95°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32518
Alternative Name
Starlink 32518
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 61967U 24210J 26200.87646336 .00010142 00000+0 37740-3 0 9992
2 61967 42.9978 146.4077 0000646 243.9452 116.1333 15.27593407 95076
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Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-32518, also known as Starlink 32518, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration series. It was launched on November 14, 2024, from Launch Complex 40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has a length of 0.3 meters, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms with a total launch mass of 730 kilograms. It is powered by solar arrays and batteries, and equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for its communication mission. The propulsion system uses Argon ion thrusters. The satellite's shape is described as box + pan, and it was manufactured by SPXS (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.
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 6-68-09
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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