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STARLINK-32151 (60299)
COSPAR: 2024-132X | Alt Name: Starlink 32151
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 28, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60299
International Designator
2024-132X
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:12:14 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
130.34°
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Argument of Perigee
96.31°
Period
94.10 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32151
Alternative Name
Starlink 32151
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 60299U 24132X 26200.80017338 .00005770 00000+0 20665-3 0 9998
2 60299 53.1603 130.3425 0001393 96.3105 263.8054 15.30222976112182
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-32151 is a Starlink V2M satellite launched on July 28, 2024, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle as part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration. The spacecraft measures 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 kilograms and was launched at a mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload, optical inter-satellite link, solar arrays, batteries, and Argon ion thrusters, the satellite is designed for communication purposes and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). The launch took place from LC40 at AFETR.
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
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 10-4-22
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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