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STARLINK-32156 (60278)
COSPAR: 2024-132A | Alt Name: Starlink 32156
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 28, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60278
International Designator
2024-132A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:21:17 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
161.58°
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Argument of Perigee
84.57°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32156
Alternative Name
Starlink 32156
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 60278U 24132A 26200.18145036 .00001241 00000+0 54007-4 0 9990
2 60278 53.1594 161.5751 0001284 84.5716 275.5432 15.30198477112911
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Summary
STARLINK-32156 is a Starlink v2 Mini satellite, officially designated 2024-132A and cataloged under NORAD ID 60278. Launched on July 28, 2024, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and spans up to 29 meters with its deployed systems. It weighs 700 kg dry and had an initial mass of 730 kg at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload for communication purposes and featuring optical inter-satellite link technology, STARLINK-32156 uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite employs Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box-shaped body with deployable panels for its mission in the Starlink Group 10-4-01 constellation managed by 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 10-4-01
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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