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STARLINK-32152 (60275)
COSPAR: 2024-131W | Alt Name: Starlink 32152
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 27, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60275
International Designator
2024-131W
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:58:37 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
156.28°
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Argument of Perigee
80.34°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32152
Alternative Name
Starlink 32152
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 60275U 24131W 26201.29071362 .00001264 00000+0 54806-4 0 9991
2 60275 53.1600 156.2804 0001377 80.3399 279.7758 15.30204353111928
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Summary
STARLINK-32152 is a communication satellite designated under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 10-9-21 mission. It was launched on July 27, 2024, from Kennedy Space Center's LC39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions including a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. Equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, it carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) in the United States and has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg.
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 10-9-21
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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