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STARLINK-32155 (60274)
COSPAR: 2024-131V | Alt Name: Starlink 32155
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 27, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60274
International Designator
2024-131V
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:25:27 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
156.14°
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Argument of Perigee
72.48°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32155
Alternative Name
Starlink 32155
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 60274U 24131V 26201.26768065 .00003369 00000+0 12031-3 0 9991
2 60274 53.1609 156.1411 0000750 72.4785 287.6298 15.31690452111921
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Summary
The STARLINK-32155 satellite, also known as Starlink 32155, is a communication satellite designed for the Starlink v2 Mini configuration by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on July 27, 2024, from Launch Pad LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters, and it features an Argon ion thruster motor for propulsion. Equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, the satellite weighs 700 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 730 kilograms. Its power system includes solar arrays and batteries to ensure continuous operation 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.
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 10-9-20
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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