STARLINK-33555 (62104)

COSPAR: 2024-220S | Alt Name: Starlink 33555

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 25, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

62104

International Designator

2024-220S

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:58:59 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

180.35°

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Argument of Perigee

276.35°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-33555

Alternative Name

Starlink 33555

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 62104U 24220S   26200.66597043  .00005863  00000+0  22237-3 0  9993

2 62104  43.0019 180.3486 0001667 276.3459  83.7202 15.27585216 93341

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Summary

The satellite STARLINK-33555 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-220S) is a Starlink V2MO spacecraft launched on November 25, 2024, from LC40 at the AFETR launch site using a 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's dry mass is 500 kg and it had an initial launch mass of 530 kg. Manufactured by SPXS, the satellite operates as part of the Starlink Group 12-1-17 payload. Its shape is described as "Box + pan," but further details on its power source, purpose, and related satellites are not provided in the available 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.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.3

Diameter

4.1

Span

Dry Mass

500

Launch Mass

530

Shape

Box + pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 12-1-17

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

SPXS

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Starlink V2MO

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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