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STARLINK-32149 (60292)
COSPAR: 2024-132Q | Alt Name: Starlink 32149
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 28, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60292
International Designator
2024-132Q
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:42:38 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
160.77°
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Argument of Perigee
62.20°
Period
94.02 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32149
Alternative Name
Starlink 32149
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 60292U 24132Q 26200.27961413 .00004780 00000+0 16587-3 0 9992
2 60292 53.1601 160.7706 0001028 62.1967 297.9138 15.31666951111719
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-32149 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on July 28, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. It has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its equipment includes a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite is equipped with Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system. It was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX) and is owned by the same entity, operating under the Starlink Group 10-4-15 constellation.
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 10-4-15
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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