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STARLINK-32227 (60361)
COSPAR: 2024-138G | Alt Name: Starlink 32227
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60361
International Designator
2024-138G
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:48:20 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
55.51°
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Argument of Perigee
107.64°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32227
Alternative Name
Starlink 32227
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 60361U 24138G 26200.95023422 .00000479 00000+0 28288-4 0 9992
2 60361 53.1604 55.5133 0001365 107.6441 252.4709 15.30197296110887
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-32227 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-138G) is a Starlink v2 Mini configuration built by SPXS for communication purposes. Launched on August 4, 2024, from SLC4E at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a length of 0.3 meters and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span reaching up to 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg, while its launch mass was 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and Argon ion thrusters as motors. The satellite operates within the Starlink Group 11-1-07 constellation and is owned by 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 11-1-07
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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