STARLINK-32568 (62128)

COSPAR: 2024-222Q | Alt Name: Starlink 32568

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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

62128

International Designator

2024-222Q

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:39:56 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

112.03°

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Argument of Perigee

261.90°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-32568

Alternative Name

Starlink 32568

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

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Latest TLEs

1 62128U 24222Q   26200.48607258  .00015638  00000+0  57633-3 0  9990

2 62128  43.0032 112.0277 0002279 261.8978  98.1615 15.27593843 92642

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Summary

The STARLINK-32568 satellite, also known as Starlink 32568, is a part of the Starlink V2M series and was launched on November 27, 2024, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. It has a dry mass of 700 kg and was launched with a total mass of 730 kg. Manufactured by SPXS, it is owned by the same entity and forms part of the Starlink Group 6-76-15 payload. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan."

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 6-76-15

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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