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STARLINK-31156 (58743)
COSPAR: 2024-005R | Alt Name: Starlink 31156
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 7, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58743
International Designator
2024-005R
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:51:37 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
196.00°
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Argument of Perigee
268.08°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31156
Alternative Name
Starlink 31156
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 58743U 24005R 26200.36918007 .00000291 00000+0 20103-4 0 9993
2 58743 43.0027 196.0004 0000705 268.0830 91.9940 15.27575529140638
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-31156 satellite, also known as STARLINK-31156, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on January 7, 2024, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a bus type of Starlink V2M. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link and is equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power generation. With a dry mass of 700 kg and launch mass of 730 kg, it uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor system to maintain orbital position. The satellite's shape consists of a box configuration with an additional pan element, and it was successfully stabilized on the same day as its launch.
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 6-35-16
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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