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STARLINK-32592 (62035)
COSPAR: 2024-216D | Alt Name: Starlink 32592
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 21, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62035
International Designator
2024-216D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:56:49 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
237.64°
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Argument of Perigee
271.49°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32592
Alternative Name
Starlink 32592
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 62035U 24216D 26200.78945654 .00005201 00000+0 19839-3 0 9999
2 62035 42.9977 237.6396 0001393 271.4905 88.5787 15.27580652 94003
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-32592 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-216D) is a Starlink v2 Mini variant belonging to SpaceX and was launched on November 21, 2024. It measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power and argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Launched from the LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 vehicle, its mission is communication, and it was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS).
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 6-66-04
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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