STARLINK-32454 (62142)

COSPAR: 2024-224D | Alt Name: Starlink 32454

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STARLINK-32454 Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 30, 2024

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

62142

International Designator

2024-224D

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:02:26 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

142.64°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

260.72°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

Latitude

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-32454

Alternative Name

Starlink 32454

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 62142U 24224D   26200.25170097  .00009140  00000+0  34118-3 0  9993
2 62142  43.0007 142.6416 0001511 260.7246  99.3435 15.27585816 92518

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Summary
The satellite designated as STARLINK-32454 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-224D) is a Starlink V2M model manufactured by SpaceX and launched on November 30, 2024, from the LC40 launch pad at AFETR 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, indicating solar panel deployment. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. Its shape is described as "Box + pan," suggesting a box-like structure with panels possibly for solar arrays or communication equipment. It was launched into orbit on the same day it was stabilized in space at 2024 Nov 30 06:05:21, and its payload is part of the Starlink Group 6-65-04 constellation. The satellite's owner and manufacturer are both SpaceX (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

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 6-65-04

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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