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STARLINK-32285 (60355)
COSPAR: 2024-138A | Alt Name: Starlink 32285
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60355
International Designator
2024-138A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:54:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
53.69°
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Argument of Perigee
98.18°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32285
Alternative Name
Starlink 32285
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 60355U 24138A 26200.99585098 .00003917 00000+0 12700-3 0 9992
2 60355 53.1604 53.6867 0001394 98.1806 261.9355 15.34396604110907
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite designated as STARLINK-32285 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-138A) is a Starlink v2 Mini model manufactured by SPXS and launched on August 4, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter, the satellite features a box plus panel shape and has a span of 29 meters. It weighs 700 kilograms dry with a total launch mass of 730 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload systems and optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries, and utilizes Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system.
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 11-1-01
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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