STARLINK-32660 (62205)

COSPAR: 2024-229P | Alt Name: Starlink 32660

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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

62205

International Designator

2024-229P

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:24:54 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

232.50°

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Argument of Perigee

275.38°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-32660

Alternative Name

Starlink 32660

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 62205U 24229P   26200.43396396  .00006629  00000+0  25014-3 0  9994

2 62205  42.9997 232.5024 0001658 275.3848  84.6814 15.27585657 90878

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-32660 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-229P) is a Starlink V2M model manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. It was launched on December 4, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg, with a launch mass of 730 kg. It was part of the Starlink Group 6-70-14 payload and has a shape 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.

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 6-70-14

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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