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STARLINK-32709 (62439)
COSPAR: 2024-251H | Alt Name: Starlink 32709
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62439
International Designator
2024-251H
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:07:27 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
79.95°
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Argument of Perigee
83.86°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32709
Alternative Name
Starlink 32709
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 62439U 24251H 26200.96350729 .00023410 00000+0 70175-3 0 9991
2 62439 53.1585 79.9539 0001190 83.8592 276.2547 15.34403060 88219
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-32709 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-251H) is a Starlink V2M model launched on December 29, 2024, from SLC4E at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. It has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms. The satellite, owned by SPXS (SpaceX), is part of the Starlink Group 11-3-08 payload mission. Its shape is described as "Box + pan," but other details such as power source, purpose, and equipment are not specified in the provided 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 11-3-08
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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