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STARLINK-32618 (62045)
COSPAR: 2024-216P | Alt Name: Starlink 32618
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 21, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62045
International Designator
2024-216P
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:17:32 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
228.71°
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Argument of Perigee
272.17°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32618
Alternative Name
Starlink 32618
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 62045U 24216P 26201.09551036 .00004092 00000+0 15812-3 0 9996
2 62045 42.9980 228.7074 0001403 272.1674 87.9017 15.27583492 94122
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Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite designated STARLINK-32618 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-216P) was launched on November 21, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration manufactured by SPXS and owned by SPXS as well. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when fully extended. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kilograms with a launch mass of 730 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities and features an optical inter-satellite link for connectivity. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, while its motor system includes Argon ion thrusters for maneuvering. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration.
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 6-66-14
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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