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STARLINK-32538 (62170)
COSPAR: 2024-225H | Alt Name: Starlink 32538
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62170
International Designator
2024-225H
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:17:52 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
190.43°
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Argument of Perigee
260.88°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32538
Alternative Name
Starlink 32538
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 62170U 24225H 26201.22074677 .00002346 00000+0 20431-3 0 9994
2 62170 70.0000 190.4258 0003874 260.8833 99.1888 14.98333224 89724
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-32538 is a communication satellite under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration launched on November 30, 2024, from Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. The satellite weighs 730 kilograms at launch and 700 kilograms dry mass. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, solar arrays for power generation, batteries, and Argon ion thrusters as motors. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), it operates under the Starlink Group N-01-06 mission. The satellite has a box plus pan shape and is owned by 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.
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-01-06
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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