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STARLINK-32504 (62024)
COSPAR: 2024-213S | Alt Name: Starlink 32504
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62024
International Designator
2024-213S
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:41:51 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
272.54°
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Argument of Perigee
84.76°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32504
Alternative Name
Starlink 32504
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 62024U 24213S 26201.19573852 .00007793 00000+0 27495-3 0 9992
2 62024 53.1571 272.5412 0001218 84.7559 275.3581 15.30199966 93441
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-32504 satellite, also known as Starlink 32504, is a Starlink V2M spacecraft launched on November 18, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of approximately 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter, with a span of 29 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms. It belongs to the Starlink Group 9-12-17 payload group and is owned by SPXS (SpaceX). Its shape is described as "Box + pan," but specific details about its purpose, power supply, and other technical specifications are not provided in the given data.
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 9-12-17
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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