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STARLINK-31040 (58722)
COSPAR: 2024-002T | Alt Name: Starlink 31040
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NORAD ID
58722
International Designator
2024-002T
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:04:13 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
334.72°
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Argument of Perigee
84.17°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31040
Alternative Name
Starlink 31040
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 58722U 24002T 26200.79460362 -.00000130 00000+0 72709-5 0 9993
2 58722 53.1627 334.7237 0000986 84.1680 275.9435 15.34406331142269
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-31040 satellite, also known as Starlink 31040, is a Starlink v2 Mini configuration spacecraft manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX) and launched on January 3, 2024, from the AFWTR launch site using a Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters, with a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries, and uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor. The satellite's purpose is to facilitate 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 7-9-18
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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