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STARLINK-32711 (62435)
COSPAR: 2024-251D | Alt Name: Starlink 32711
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62435
International Designator
2024-251D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:01:51 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
82.37°
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Argument of Perigee
95.20°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32711
Alternative Name
Starlink 32711
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 62435U 24251D 26200.66795507 .00008979 00000+0 31491-3 0 9992
2 62435 53.1596 82.3657 0001311 95.2012 264.9139 15.30202346 88159
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-32711 satellite, also known as Starlink 32711, is a component of the Starlink V2M constellation launched on December 29, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. It weighs approximately 700 kilograms dry and had an initial launch mass of 730 kilograms. The satellite is owned by SPXS (SpaceX) and is part of the Starlink Group 11-3-04 payload mission. Its shape is described as a box with panels, though specific details regarding its purpose, power supply, and material composition 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 11-3-04
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
Map
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