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STARLINK-32669 (62213)
COSPAR: 2024-229X | Alt Name: Starlink 32669
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 4, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62213
International Designator
2024-229X
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:14:00 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
243.03°
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Argument of Perigee
274.55°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32669
Alternative Name
Starlink 32669
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 62213U 24229X 26201.13472624 .00007166 00000+0 26961-3 0 9999
2 62213 42.9981 243.0284 0001640 274.5456 85.5208 15.27588251 90816
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-32669 satellite, also known as Starlink 32669, is a Starlink V2M satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on December 4, 2024, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) at Launch Complex 40 using a 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, indicating solar panel deployment. It weighs 700 kilograms dry and had an initial mass of 730 kilograms at launch. Its shape is described as "Box + pan," suggesting it has a box-like body with extended panels likely for solar power generation. The satellite is part of the Starlink Group 6-70-22 payload and is owned by SpaceX, contributing to their broader constellation of satellites designed for global internet coverage.
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 6-70-22
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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