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STARLINK-32164 (60271)
COSPAR: 2024-131S | Alt Name: Starlink 32164
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 27, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60271
International Designator
2024-131S
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:48:30 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
161.38°
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Argument of Perigee
83.24°
Period
93.87 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32164
Alternative Name
Starlink 32164
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 60271U 24131S 26200.28369067 .00052660 00000+0 15771-2 0 9999
2 60271 53.1611 161.3754 0000766 83.2399 276.8690 15.34030718111761
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Summary
The satellite STARLINK-32164, also known as Starlink 32164, is a Starlink v2 Mini spacecraft manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. It was launched on July 27, 2024, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when deployed. With a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg, it is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its power system includes solar arrays and batteries, and it utilizes Argon ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan."
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 10-9-17
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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