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STARLINK-32008 (60028)
COSPAR: 2024-111N | Alt Name: Starlink 32008
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 8, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60028
International Designator
2024-111N
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:55:03 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
180.00°
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Argument of Perigee
92.84°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32008
Alternative Name
Starlink 32008
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 60028U 24111N 26201.20489781 -.00000400 00000+0 -13835-5 0 9995
2 60028 53.1603 179.9954 0001244 92.8356 267.2787 15.30190902119329
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-32008 satellite, also known as Starlink 32008, is a communication satellite designed under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration. Launched on June 8, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 700 kg and was equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length, has a diameter of 4.1 meters, and spans 29 meters when deployed. It is part of the Starlink Group 10-1-13 mission and features an equipment payload that includes Ku/Ka/E-band systems and optical inter-satellite links for communication. The satellite's propulsion system utilizes Argon ion thrusters to maintain its orbit, and it was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS).
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 10-1-13
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink V2M
Configuration
Starlink v2 Mini
Motor
Argon ion thrusters
Equipment
Ku/Ka/E-band payload, optical inter-satellite link
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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