Starlink Satellite Count Hits 10,191, X Report 14 Apr 2026
Starlink satellite count April 2026: 10,191 working of 10,209 in orbit. SpaceX flew its 1,000th Starlink of 2026 on April 14, adding 29 more sats.
STARLINK-32260 (61522)
COSPAR: 2024-183P | Alt Name: Starlink 32260
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 15, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61522
International Designator
2024-183P
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:35:34 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
249.53°
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Argument of Perigee
14.92°
Period
93.89 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32260
Alternative Name
Starlink 32260
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 61522U 24183P 26200.39969991 .00010331 00000+0 32272-3 0 9995
2 61522 53.1581 249.5339 0003295 14.9168 345.1931 15.33776512 99839
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-32260 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-183P) is a Starlink v2 Mini configuration spacecraft launched on October 15, 2024, from AFETR LC40 using 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's dry mass is 700 kilograms, and it weighs 730 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply, the spacecraft also features a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), this satellite operates as part of the Starlink Group 10-10-14 mission to provide global communication services.
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 10-10-14
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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