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STARLINK-32557 (62127)
COSPAR: 2024-222P | Alt Name: Starlink 32557
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 27, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62127
International Designator
2024-222P
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:49:18 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
103.58°
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Argument of Perigee
257.65°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32557
Alternative Name
Starlink 32557
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 62127U 24222P 26200.07590939 .00012996 00000+0 48068-3 0 9997
2 62127 43.0025 103.5768 0001814 257.6495 102.4154 15.27597684 93010
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-32557 (Alt Name: Starlink 32557) is a component of the Starlink V2M bus series owned by SPXS. It was launched on November 27, 2024, from Launch Pad LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters, indicating the presence of deployable solar panels or antennas. It weighs approximately 730 kilograms at launch and 700 kilograms dry mass. The shape is described as "Box + pan," suggesting a box-shaped body with additional structures such as solar arrays or communications equipment attached. The satellite belongs to the Starlink Group 6-76-14 payload and was stabilized in orbit on November 27, 2024, at 5:46:52 UTC. Additional details about its power supply, purpose, mission, and specific frequencies 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 6-76-14
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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