STARLINK-32222 (60435)

COSPAR: 2024-144L | Alt Name: Starlink 32222

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 12, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

60435

International Designator

2024-144L

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:53:48 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

321.19°

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Argument of Perigee

83.30°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-32222

Alternative Name

Starlink 32222

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 60435U 24144L   26200.74570473  .00001477  00000+0  54858-4 0  9992

2 60435  53.1606 321.1865 0001316  83.3004 276.8149 15.34396926109562

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Summary

STARLINK-32222 is a Starlink v2 Mini satellite (OBJECT_ID: 2024-144L) launched on August 12, 2024, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its dry mass is 700 kg while its launch mass was 730 kg. Propulsion is provided by Argon ion thrusters, and it uses solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. The satellite's shape is described as a box with panels. It belongs to SpaceX (SPXS) and operates under the Starlink Group 10-7-11 payload 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.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.3

Diameter

4.1

Span

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 10-7-11

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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