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STARLINK-32043 (60135)
COSPAR: 2024-120A | Alt Name: Starlink 32043
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 27, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60135
International Designator
2024-120A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:24:56 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
64.87°
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Argument of Perigee
87.44°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32043
Alternative Name
Starlink 32043
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 60135U 24120A 26200.80898596 -.00001654 00000+0 -37843-4 0 9993
2 60135 53.1604 64.8724 0001201 87.4360 272.6780 15.34384577116624
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Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, designated as STARLINK-32043 or Starlink 32043, was launched on June 27, 2024, from the LC40 launch pad at AFETR using a Falcon 9 rocket. It is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and owned by SPXS (SpaceX). The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. It has a launch mass of 730 kg, with a dry mass of 700 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Its propulsion is provided by Argon ion thrusters. The satellite's shape consists of a box with a pan configuration and is designed for communication purposes as part of the Starlink Group 10-3-01 mission.
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 10-3-01
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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