STARLINK-32663 (62197)

COSPAR: 2024-229F | Alt Name: Starlink 32663

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 4, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

62197

International Designator

2024-229F

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:19:33 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

243.06°

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Argument of Perigee

278.01°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-32663

Alternative Name

Starlink 32663

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 62197U 24229F   26201.13858019  .00006283  00000+0  23760-3 0  9999

2 62197  43.0014 243.0612 0002592 278.0104  82.0454 15.27585592 90817

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-32663 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-229F) is a Starlink V2M spacecraft operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on December 4, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 launch pad using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. It has a dry mass of 700 kg and launched at a mass of 730 kg. Its shape is described as "Box + pan." This satellite is part of the Starlink Group 6-70-06 payload.

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 6-70-06

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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