STARLINK-32479 (62148)

COSPAR: 2024-224K | Alt Name: Starlink 32479

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 30, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

62148

International Designator

2024-224K

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:35:06 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

131.67°

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Argument of Perigee

292.68°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-32479

Alternative Name

Starlink 32479

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 62148U 24224K   26200.85771205  .00006284  00000+0  23756-3 0  9995

2 62148  43.0027 131.6736 0000716 292.6790  67.3985 15.27595775 92636

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Summary

The satellite STARLINK-32479 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-224K) is a Starlink V2M model manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. Launched on November 30, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. Its shape is described as "Box + pan." It is part of the Starlink Group 6-65-10 payload. Additional details about its mission, purpose, power, and major events 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.

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 6-65-10

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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