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STARLINK-32581 (62184)
COSPAR: 2024-225X | Alt Name: Starlink 32581
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62184
International Designator
2024-225X
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:37:18 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
181.64°
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Argument of Perigee
260.90°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32581
Alternative Name
Starlink 32581
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 62184U 24225X 26200.65090485 .00002187 00000+0 19097-3 0 9999
2 62184 70.0003 181.6417 0003734 260.9032 99.1704 14.98337720 89898
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-32581 is a communication satellite, officially designated as 2024-225X and cataloged under NORAD CAT ID 62184. Launched on November 30, 2024, from AFWTR at SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the spacecraft is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). It has dimensions including a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. Weighing 730 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 700 kilograms, it is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's power system consists of solar arrays and batteries. Its purpose is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group N-01-20 constellation.
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-01-20
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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