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STARLINK-32193 (60428)
COSPAR: 2024-144D | Alt Name: Starlink 32193
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 12, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60428
International Designator
2024-144D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:08:05 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
324.60°
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Argument of Perigee
100.25°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32193
Alternative Name
Starlink 32193
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 60428U 24144D 26200.38062047 .00001370 00000+0 51688-4 0 9997
2 60428 53.1593 324.5950 0000919 100.2476 259.8630 15.34387871109522
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Summary
STARLINK-32193, also known as Starlink 32193, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 10-7-04 payload. It was launched on August 12, 2024, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg, while its launch mass was 730 kg. It features an equipment payload that includes Ku/Ka/E-band communication capabilities along with optical inter-satellite links. Power is supplied through solar arrays and batteries, and it uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's shape is described as a box with panels. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), the mission of STARLINK-32193 is to enhance communication services as part of SpaceX’s larger constellation effort.
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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Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 10-7-04
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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