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STARLINK-32734 (62476)
COSPAR: 2024-254Q | Alt Name: Starlink 32734
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 31, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62476
International Designator
2024-254Q
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:51:23 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
350.51°
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Argument of Perigee
276.93°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32734
Alternative Name
Starlink 32734
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 62476U 24254Q 26200.78568366 .00011220 00000+0 41649-3 0 9993
2 62476 43.0038 350.5086 0001625 276.9276 83.1390 15.27590739 87855
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite designated by NORAD as CAT_ID 62476 and identified as OBJECT_ID 2024-254Q is a Starlink V2M spacecraft operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on December 31, 2024, from LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it forms part of the Starlink Group 12-6-15. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters, indicative of its solar panel configuration. It weighs 700 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 730 kilograms. Its shape is described as a box with a pan-like structure, suggesting the presence of deployable components like solar panels or antennas. The satellite's exact purpose within the Starlink constellation remains unspecified 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 12-6-15
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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