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STARLINK-32230 (60366)
COSPAR: 2024-138M | Alt Name: Starlink 32230
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60366
International Designator
2024-138M
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:11:42 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
55.18°
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Argument of Perigee
78.82°
Period
94.10 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32230
Alternative Name
Starlink 32230
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 60366U 24138M 26201.00812787 -.00000220 00000+0 46826-5 0 9998
2 60366 53.1601 55.1768 0001260 78.8247 281.2896 15.30237447110886
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-32230 is a communication satellite, part of the Starlink Group 11-1-12 and manufactured by SPXS. Launched on August 4, 2024, from SLC4E at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans 29 meters. It carries a dry mass of 700 kg and has a launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite employs Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and operates in a box + pan configuration.
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 11-1-12
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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