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STARLINK-32220 (60370)
COSPAR: 2024-138R | Alt Name: Starlink 32220
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60370
International Designator
2024-138R
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:05:40 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
55.15°
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Argument of Perigee
86.24°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32220
Alternative Name
Starlink 32220
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 60370U 24138R 26201.00394041 .00001088 00000+0 48873-4 0 9996
2 60370 53.1615 55.1459 0001381 86.2430 273.8729 15.30198277110883
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-32220 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and the Starlink Group 11-1-16 payload series. Launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on August 4, 2024, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It features Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system and solar arrays with batteries for power generation. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length, has a diameter of 4.1 meters, and spans 29 meters.
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 11-1-16
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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