STARLINK-32562 (62168)

COSPAR: 2024-225F | Alt Name: Starlink 32562

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 30, 2024

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

62168

International Designator

2024-225F

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:23:58 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

190.18°

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Argument of Perigee

264.04°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-32562

Alternative Name

Starlink 32562

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 62168U 24225F   26201.26664628  .00002632  00000+0  22830-3 0  9999

2 62168  70.0002 190.1830 0003844 264.0415  96.0306 14.98333278 89736

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Summary

The Starlink-32562 satellite, also known as Alt Name: Starlink 32562, is a communication satellite launched on November 30, 2024, from AFWTR (SLC4E) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink Group N-01-04 and has the configuration of Starlink v2 Mini with a bus type Starlink V2M. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg, while its launch mass was 730 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes and powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor and is owned and manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX).

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 N-01-04

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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