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STARLINK-32269 (60377)
COSPAR: 2024-138Y | Alt Name: Starlink 32269
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60377
International Designator
2024-138Y
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:26:32 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
54.53°
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Argument of Perigee
87.94°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32269
Alternative Name
Starlink 32269
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 60377U 24138Y 26201.01843206 .00000380 00000+0 24004-4 0 9990
2 60377 53.1597 54.5267 0001215 87.9395 272.1746 15.31708726110892
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-32269, also known as Starlink 32269, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS) and part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration. It was launched on August 4, 2024, from AFWTR's SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length, has a diameter of 4.1 meters, and spans 29 meters when fully deployed. Its dry mass is 700 kg with a launch mass of 730 kg. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries, and uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's shape consists of a box with a panel 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 11-1-23
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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