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STARLINK-32259 (60937)
COSPAR: 2024-155P | Alt Name: Starlink 32259
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NORAD ID
60937
International Designator
2024-155P
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:51:22 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
237.18°
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Argument of Perigee
79.60°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32259
Alternative Name
Starlink 32259
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 60937U 24155P 26200.36901269 .00000797 00000+0 34713-4 0 9992
2 60937 53.1599 237.1785 0000878 79.5973 280.5129 15.34386835106511
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-32259 satellite, also known as Starlink 32259, is a communication satellite launched on August 31, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This satellite is part of the Starlink Group 9-5-14 and has a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini. It measures 0.3 meters in length, has a diameter of 4.1 meters, and spans up to 29 meters when fully deployed. The dry mass is 700 kilograms with a launch mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays and batteries for power, the satellite carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link. Manufactured by SPXS, it is owned and operated for communication purposes as part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation.
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 9-5-14
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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