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STARLINK-32693 (62437)
COSPAR: 2024-251F | Alt Name: Starlink 32693
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62437
International Designator
2024-251F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:06:36 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
77.74°
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Argument of Perigee
103.21°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32693
Alternative Name
Starlink 32693
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 62437U 24251F 26200.96292017 .00016065 00000+0 48547-3 0 9990
2 62437 53.1584 77.7441 0001214 103.2056 256.9082 15.34407436 88246
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-32693, also known as Starlink 32693, is a part of the Starlink V2M bus configuration and was launched on December 29, 2024, from AFWTR's SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the US owner SPXS (SpaceX) and is associated with the payload named "Starlink Group 11-3-06". The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length, has a diameter of 4.1 meters, and spans 29 meters when fully deployed. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms, while its launch mass was 730 kilograms. The spacecraft's shape is 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.
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 11-3-06
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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