Starlink 38479

In orbit

Starlink 38479 (NORAD 101159, COSPAR 2026-242B) is a US satellite in orbit, launched on 23 Oct 2026 on the Starlink Group 15-15 mission. It is catalogued as Starlink Group 15-15-02. It is operated by SpaceX as part of the Starlink 2MO S3 programme. The spacecraft was built by SPXS on the Starlink V2MO bus, with a mass of 575 kg. No current orbital elements are published for it, so it is not shown on the live map or in pass predictions. Catalogue record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

2026

launched

years on orbit

575

kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched23 Oct 2026 · on the Starlink Group 15-15 mission

StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)

Specifications

NORAD ID101159

COSPAR2026-242B

TypeSatellite

OperatorSpaceX

Country / StateUS

ManufacturerSPXS

BusStarlink V2MO

Mass575 kg (530 kg dry)

ProgrammeStarlink 2MO S3

CategoryCOM

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude247 × 260 km

Inclination70.0°

Frequently asked questions

What is Starlink 38479?

Starlink 38479 is a satellite launched in 2026 that is still in orbit. No current orbital elements are published for it, so it is not shown on the live map or in pass predictions.

Who operates and built Starlink 38479?

Starlink 38479 is operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 15-15-01NORAD 101158 Starlink Group 15-15-25NORAD 101182 Starlink Group 15-15-26NORAD 101183 Starlink Group 15-15-27NORAD 101184 Starlink Group 15-15-03NORAD 101160 Starlink Group 15-15-04NORAD 101161 Starlink Group 15-15-05NORAD 101162 Starlink Group 15-15-06NORAD 101163

Catalogue record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-10-26.

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