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STARLINK-32027 (60143)
COSPAR: 2024-120J | Alt Name: Starlink 32027
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 27, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60143
International Designator
2024-120J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:21:39 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
67.95°
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Argument of Perigee
92.30°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32027
Alternative Name
Starlink 32027
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 60143U 24120J 26200.05670373 .00000374 00000+0 22213-4 0 9991
2 60143 53.1601 67.9546 0001239 92.3031 267.8114 15.34399623116598
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-32027 satellite, also known as Starlink 32027, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration. It was launched on June 27, 2024, from AFETR's LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters, equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power. It weighs 730 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 700 kilograms. Its payload includes Ku/Ka/E-band equipment and an optical inter-satellite link. The satellite is owned by SPXS (SpaceX) and uses Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system.
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 10-3-09
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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