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STARLINK-32200 (60258)
COSPAR: 2024-131D | Alt Name: Starlink 32200
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 27, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60258
International Designator
2024-131D
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:03:32 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
156.76°
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Argument of Perigee
85.35°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32200
Alternative Name
Starlink 32200
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 60258U 24131D 26201.25245590 .00000871 00000+0 36919-4 0 9992
2 60258 53.1620 156.7606 0001029 85.3521 274.7599 15.34394926112011
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-32200, also known as Starlink 32200, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration series and was launched on July 27, 2024. It has a length of 0.3 meters, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg, with a launch mass of 730 kg. It was launched from the LC39A pad at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power. The satellite employs Argon ion thrusters as its motor system and is owned by SPXS (SpaceX).
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 10-9-04
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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