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STARLINK-32127 (60146)
COSPAR: 2024-120M | Alt Name: Starlink 32127
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 27, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60146
International Designator
2024-120M
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:50:06 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
64.08°
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Argument of Perigee
89.67°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32127
Alternative Name
Starlink 32127
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 60146U 24120M 26200.90979286 -.00001220 00000+0 -24960-4 0 9997
2 60146 53.1612 64.0782 0001429 89.6659 270.4508 15.34402821116647
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, designated STARLINK-32127 or Starlink 32127, was launched on June 27, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter, this satellite has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and was equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It is part of the Starlink Group 10-3-12 constellation and uses Argon ion thrusters as propulsion. The satellite's power system consists of solar arrays and batteries, supporting its mission to provide global communication services.
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 10-3-12
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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