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STARLINK-32229 (60436)
COSPAR: 2024-144M | Alt Name: Starlink 32229
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 12, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60436
International Designator
2024-144M
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:33:42 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
319.63°
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Argument of Perigee
93.62°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32229
Alternative Name
Starlink 32229
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 60436U 24144M 26201.06508025 .00000042 00000+0 12367-4 0 9999
2 60436 53.1596 319.6252 0001048 93.6248 266.4875 15.34385710109615
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Summary
The STARLINK-32229 satellite, also known as Starlink 32229, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on August 12, 2024, from the Kennedy Space Center LC39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters, weighing 730 kilograms at launch and 700 kilograms dry. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, solar arrays for power generation, and Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The satellite's mission focuses on providing communication services from low Earth orbit.
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 10-7-12
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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