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STARLINK-32643 (62233)
COSPAR: 2024-231R | Alt Name: Starlink 32643
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62233
International Designator
2024-231R
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:00:46 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
312.75°
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Argument of Perigee
95.66°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32643
Alternative Name
Starlink 32643
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 62233U 24231R 26200.70887417 .00008298 00000+0 27878-3 0 9991
2 62233 53.1606 312.7465 0001382 95.6649 264.4510 15.31708470 92166
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-32643 satellite, also known as Starlink 32643, is a Starlink V2M spacecraft launched by SpaceX on December 5, 2024, from Vandenberg Space Force Base using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters, likely due to its solar panels. It weighs about 700 kilograms when dry and was launched with a total mass of 730 kilograms. This satellite is part of the Starlink Group 9-14-16 constellation and has a box shape with a pan configuration. The ownership and manufacturer are both SpaceX (SPXS).
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 9-14-16
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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