STARLINK-32462 (62129)

COSPAR: 2024-222R | Alt Name: Starlink 32462

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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

62129

International Designator

2024-222R

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:53:34 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

107.08°

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Argument of Perigee

268.22°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-32462

Alternative Name

Starlink 32462

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 62129U 24222R   26200.74553619  .00007714  00000+0  28952-3 0  9999

2 62129  43.0015 107.0784 0001273 268.2196  91.8509 15.27583933 92985

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Summary

The satellite STARLINK-32462 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-222R) is a Starlink V2M spacecraft launched on November 27, 2024, from the AFETR launch site using Falcon 9 as the launch vehicle. It was manufactured by SPXS and has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms. Its shape is described as "Box + pan." It was deployed as part of the Starlink Group 6-76-16 payload, operated by SPXS.

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 6-76-16

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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