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STARLINK-32125 (60260)
COSPAR: 2024-131F | Alt Name: Starlink 32125
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 27, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60260
International Designator
2024-131F
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:36:51 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
156.84°
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Argument of Perigee
85.25°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32125
Alternative Name
Starlink 32125
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 60260U 24131F 26201.15059656 -.00000547 00000+0 -63312-5 0 9990
2 60260 53.1604 156.8378 0001357 85.2542 274.8614 15.30192872112009
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-32125, also known as Starlink 32125, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on July 27, 2024, from Launch Complex 39A at the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this Starlink V2M variant measures 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. It has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. Its mission is to facilitate communication services as part of the Starlink Group 10-9-06.
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 10-9-06
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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