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STARLINK-32371 (60916)
COSPAR: 2024-154P | Alt Name: Starlink 32371
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 31, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60916
International Designator
2024-154P
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:49:12 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
29.51°
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Argument of Perigee
103.00°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32371
Alternative Name
Starlink 32371
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 60916U 24154P 26200.82584303 .00001230 00000+0 51392-4 0 9990
2 60916 53.1605 29.5139 0001326 103.0037 257.1112 15.31705688106571
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-32371 satellite, also known as Starlink 32371, is a Starlink V2M spacecraft configured for Starlink v2 Mini and owned by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on August 31, 2024, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) at Launch Complex 40 (LC40) aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. The satellite weighs 730 kg at launch and reduces to 700 kg after deployment. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its motor system includes Argon ion thrusters for orbital maneuvering.
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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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 8-10-14
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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