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STARLINK-32134 (60300)
COSPAR: 2024-132Y | Alt Name: Starlink 32134
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 28, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60300
International Designator
2024-132Y
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:27:40 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
156.28°
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Argument of Perigee
59.60°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32134
Alternative Name
Starlink 32134
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 60300U 24132Y 26201.26921311 -.00001128 00000+0 -22253-4 0 9998
2 60300 53.1619 156.2770 0001291 59.6042 300.5089 15.34397944111864
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Summary
STARLINK-32134, also known as Starlink 32134, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on July 28, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the Starlink V2M bus type. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters, indicating its solar arrays or antennas deployment size. It weighs 700 kilograms dry and was launched at 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities along with optical inter-satellite links, it uses Argon ion thrusters for maneuvering and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's primary mission is to provide communication services.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 10-4-23
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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