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STARLINK-32506 (62167)
COSPAR: 2024-225E | Alt Name: Starlink 32506
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62167
International Designator
2024-225E
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:40:07 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
192.64°
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Argument of Perigee
263.38°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32506
Alternative Name
Starlink 32506
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 62167U 24225E 26200.36120183 .00000675 00000+0 64321-4 0 9998
2 62167 70.0005 192.6429 0003844 263.3775 96.6947 14.98332312 89599
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-32506 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-225E) is a Starlink v2 Mini communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX and owned by the same entity. It was launched on November 30, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg, and it has a launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power and is propelled by Argon ion thrusters. The mission purpose is communication, and its 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.
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 N-01-03
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink V2M
Configuration
Starlink v2 Mini
Motor
Argon ion thrusters
Equipment
Ku/Ka/E-band payload, optical inter-satellite link
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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