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STARLINK-32621 (62303)
COSPAR: 2024-239C | Alt Name: Starlink 32621
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62303
International Designator
2024-239C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:26:51 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
287.47°
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Argument of Perigee
103.29°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32621
Alternative Name
Starlink 32621
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 62303U 24239C 26200.60198904 .00007324 00000+0 22768-3 0 9994
2 62303 53.1591 287.4748 0001358 103.2894 256.8260 15.34399977 89771
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-32621 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-239C) is a Starlink V2M spacecraft manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. It was launched on December 13, 2024, from AFWTR Launch Site at SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when fully deployed. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms with a launch mass of 730 kilograms. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration. It belongs to the Starlink Group 11-2-03 payload. Further specific details on its mission, purpose, and major events are not provided in the given data.
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 11-2-03
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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