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STARLINK-32185 (60341)
COSPAR: 2024-136N | Alt Name: Starlink 32185
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 2, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60341
International Designator
2024-136N
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:16:41 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
184.63°
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Argument of Perigee
80.48°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32185
Alternative Name
Starlink 32185
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 60341U 24136N 26200.21991922 .00000400 00000+0 25647-4 0 9996
2 60341 53.1607 184.6349 0001499 80.4845 279.6325 15.30190609109801
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Summary
The STARLINK-32185 satellite, also known as Starlink 32185, is a Starlink v2 Mini spacecraft designed for communication purposes and launched on August 2, 2024, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a length of 0.3 meters, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg with a launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power, it carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link. The satellite was manufactured by SPXS and operates as part of the Starlink Group 10-6-13 constellation under the ownership of SpaceX (SPXS).
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 10-6-13
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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