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-32720 (62451)
COSPAR: 2024-251V | Alt Name: Starlink 32720
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62451
International Designator
2024-251V
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:55:20 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
79.90°
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Argument of Perigee
69.57°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32720
Alternative Name
Starlink 32720
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 62451U 24251V 26200.95509314 .00023573 00000+0 70582-3 0 9992
2 62451 53.1590 79.8982 0001276 69.5677 290.5463 15.34435971 87840
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-32720 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-251V) is a Starlink V2M model launched on December 29, 2024, from AFWTR's SLC4E launch pad using the Falcon 9 vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters, indicating deployable features like solar panels or antennas. The satellite weighs 700 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 730 kilograms. Owned by SpaceX (SPXS), it is part of the Starlink Group 11-3-20 constellation and has a box plus pan shape design.
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 11-3-20
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink V2M
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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