Space Brief 23 Nov 2024
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STARLINK-32635 (62155)
COSPAR: 2024-224S | Alt Name: Starlink 32635
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 30, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62155
International Designator
2024-224S
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:06:11 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
137.50°
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Argument of Perigee
262.97°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32635
Alternative Name
Starlink 32635
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 62155U 24224S 26201.17097154 .00007785 00000+0 29206-3 0 9996
2 62155 43.0012 137.4968 0001434 262.9718 97.0970 15.27587454 92490
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-32635 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-224S) is a Starlink V2M model launched on November 30, 2024, from the LC40 launch pad at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters, indicating the presence of deployable components such as solar panels or antennas. It weighs 700 kilograms dry and had an initial launch mass of 730 kilograms. The satellite is owned by SPXS (SpaceX) and forms part of the Starlink Group 6-65-17 constellation. Its shape is described as a box with a pan, suggesting a design optimized for solar power collection or communication antennas.
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 6-65-17
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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