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STARLINK-31167 (58744)
COSPAR: 2024-005S | Alt Name: Starlink 31167
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 7, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58744
International Designator
2024-005S
Epoch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:39:53 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
52.81°
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Argument of Perigee
223.70°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31167
Alternative Name
Starlink 31167
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 58744U 24005S 26199.98603764 -.00002772 00000+0 -91219-4 0 9994
2 58744 43.0035 52.8149 0000968 223.6986 136.3789 15.27586317142282
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 58744 and OBJECT ID 2024-005S is a Starlink V2M model under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration, owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on January 7, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this communication satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities along with an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. The satellite features solar arrays and batteries for power generation and utilizes Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system. With dimensions including a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters, the spacecraft is designed in a box with pan configuration to facilitate its mission objectives.
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 6-35-17
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
Map
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