STARLINK-32488 (62125)

COSPAR: 2024-222M | Alt Name: Starlink 32488

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 27, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

62125

International Designator

2024-222M

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:35:21 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

114.35°

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Argument of Perigee

270.22°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-32488

Alternative Name

Starlink 32488

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 62125U 24222M   26200.10789125  .00008281  00000+0  31005-3 0  9991

2 62125  43.0001 114.3480 0001283 270.2152  89.8553 15.27586956 92744

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Summary

The Starlink V2M satellite, identified by NORAD CAT ID 62125 and OBJECT ID 2024-222M, was launched on November 27, 2024, from Launch Complex 39A at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters, indicating likely solar panels or antennas. It has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 730 kilograms. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), the satellite is part of the Starlink Group 6-76-12 payload and belongs to SpaceX as well. The shape of the satellite is described as "Box + pan." It was stabilized in orbit on November 27, 2024, at 5:46:52 UTC. Further specific details regarding its equipment, purpose, and power systems are not provided.

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 6-76-12

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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