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STARLINK-32188 (60365)
COSPAR: 2024-138L | Alt Name: Starlink 32188
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60365
International Designator
2024-138L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:17:46 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
55.33°
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Argument of Perigee
86.84°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32188
Alternative Name
Starlink 32188
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 60365U 24138L 26200.80401435 .00001313 00000+0 54072-4 0 9992
2 60365 53.1611 55.3251 0001330 86.8397 273.2757 15.31704735110863
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-32188 satellite, also known as Starlink 32188, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on August 4, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It operates under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration with a bus type of Starlink V2M. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms and it was launched at a mass of 730 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters, and its shape is described as box + pan.
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 11-1-11
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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