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STARLINK-32586 (61975)
COSPAR: 2024-210S | Alt Name: Starlink 32586
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 14, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61975
International Designator
2024-210S
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:16:25 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
153.05°
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Argument of Perigee
264.39°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32586
Alternative Name
Starlink 32586
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 61975U 24210S 26200.92807138 .00008460 00000+0 31640-3 0 9999
2 61975 43.0022 153.0463 0001481 264.3861 95.6822 15.27602651 95109
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Summary
The STARLINK-32586 satellite, also known as Starlink 32586, was launched on November 14, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and belongs to SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when deployed. With a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg, it is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It uses Argon ion thrusters as propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries to generate power. The spacecraft is designed in a box plus pan shape and serves a communication 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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-68-17
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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