STARLINK-32560 (61982)

COSPAR: 2024-210Z | Alt Name: Starlink 32560

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 14, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

61982

International Designator

2024-210Z

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:35:45 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

151.04°

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Argument of Perigee

268.52°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-32560

Alternative Name

Starlink 32560

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

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Latest TLEs

1 61982U 24210Z   26201.23316803  .00005440  00000+0  20722-3 0  9990

2 61982  43.0010 151.0374 0001125 268.5209  91.5514 15.27555505 95153

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Summary

The Starlink V2M satellite, designated STARLINK-32560 or Starlink 32560, was launched on November 14, 2024, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and is owned by SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg, and it has a launch mass of 730 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload for communication purposes, an optical inter-satellite link, Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation.

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 6-68-24

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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