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STARLINK-32258 (60939)
COSPAR: 2024-155R | Alt Name: Starlink 32258
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NORAD ID
60939
International Designator
2024-155R
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:54:15 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
236.48°
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Argument of Perigee
82.51°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32258
Alternative Name
Starlink 32258
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 60939U 24155R 26200.37100911 .00002276 00000+0 78475-4 0 9997
2 60939 53.1583 236.4819 0001051 82.5142 277.5980 15.34402475106477
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, identified by NORAD CAT ID 60939 and OBJECT ID 2024-155R, was launched on August 31, 2024, from AFWTR's SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini, with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters. The satellite weighs 700 kg dry and 730 kg at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its mission is communication, utilizing Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Manufactured by SPXS, the satellite's name is STARLINK-32258 or Starlink 32258, owned by SpaceX (SPXS), and part of the Starlink Group 9-5-16 payload.
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 9-5-16
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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