X Report 22 Sep 2025
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STARLINK-31150 (58730)
COSPAR: 2024-005C | Alt Name: Starlink 31150
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 7, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58730
International Designator
2024-005C
Decay Date
6/21/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31150
Alternative Name
Starlink 31150
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-31150 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-005C) is a Starlink v2 Mini spacecraft manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on January 7, 2024, from LC40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a configuration known as BUS: Starlink V2M. The satellite measures approximately 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms, and it weighs 730 kilograms at launch. It features Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The spacecraft uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays combined with batteries for power supply. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan," but specific details regarding its color, RCS, ADCS, material composition, and constellation name are not provided.
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 6-35-03
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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