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STARLINK-32209 (60590)
COSPAR: 2024-150H | Alt Name: Starlink 32209
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 20, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60590
International Designator
2024-150H
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:38:09 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
49.88°
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Argument of Perigee
91.97°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32209
Alternative Name
Starlink 32209
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 60590U 24150H 26200.98482718 -.00001756 00000+0 -40853-4 0 9993
2 60590 53.1604 49.8848 0001403 91.9657 268.1507 15.34397160108330
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Summary
STARLINK-32209, also known as Starlink 32209, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 10-5-08 payload. Launched on August 20, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 700 kg and was manufactured by SPXS. The satellite is equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and features solar arrays and batteries for power generation. It measures 0.3 meters in length, has a diameter of 4.1 meters, and spans up to 29 meters when deployed. Its equipment includes Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes.
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 10-5-08
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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