Starlink 38499

In orbit

Starlink 38499 (NORAD 101238, COSPAR 2026-246J) is a US satellite in orbit, launched on 31 Oct 2026. It is catalogued as Starlink Group 15-18-09. 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

Launched31 Oct 2026

StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)

Specifications

NORAD ID101238

COSPAR2026-246J

TypeSatellite

OperatorSpaceX

Country / StateUS

ManufacturerSPXS

BusStarlink V2MO

Mass575 kg (530 kg dry)

ProgrammeStarlink 2MO S3

CategoryCOM

OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)

Altitude247 × 257 km

Inclination70.0°

Frequently asked questions

What is Starlink 38499?

Starlink 38499 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 38499?

Starlink 38499 is operated by SpaceX and built by SPXS (US).

Launched together

Starlink Group 15-18-01NORAD 101230 Starlink Group 15-18-25NORAD 101254 Starlink Group 15-18-26NORAD 101255 Starlink Group 15-18-27NORAD 101256 Starlink Group 15-18-02NORAD 101231 Starlink Group 15-18-03NORAD 101232 Starlink Group 15-18-04NORAD 101233 Starlink Group 15-18-05NORAD 101234

Catalogue record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-11-02.

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