STARLINK-32141 (60290)

COSPAR: 2024-132N | Alt Name: Starlink 32141

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 28, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

60290

International Designator

2024-132N

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:53:18 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

161.90°

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Argument of Perigee

78.03°

Period

94.11 min

Mean Motion

15.30 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-32141

Alternative Name

Starlink 32141

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 60290U 24132N   26200.12035267  .00000052  00000+0  13893-4 0  9999

2 60290  53.1597 161.9035 0001287  78.0347 282.0798 15.30196244111689

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Summary

The STARLINK-32141 satellite, also known as Starlink 32141, is a part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the Starlink V2M bus series manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on July 28, 2024, from LC40 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. Its dry mass is 700 kg while its launch mass was 730 kg, indicating it carries solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite employs Argon ion thrusters as its motor system to maintain orbital stability. The purpose of STARLINK-32141 is communication, contributing to SpaceX's global internet coverage efforts.

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

Dry Mass

700

Launch Mass

730

Shape

Box + pan

Radar Cross Section

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Visual Magnitude

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Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 10-4-13

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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