STARLINK-31181 (58746)

COSPAR: 2024-005U | Alt Name: Starlink 31181

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 7, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58746

International Designator

2024-005U

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:26:35 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

40.43°

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Argument of Perigee

270.37°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31181

Alternative Name

Starlink 31181

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58746U 24005U   26200.97679770  .00000001  00000+0  95687-5 0  9993

2 58746  43.0017  40.4327 0001398 270.3743  89.6949 15.27576599142518

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Summary

The STARLINK-31181 satellite, also known as Starlink 31181, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 6-35-19 payload. Launched on January 7, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a launch mass of 730 kg and a dry mass of 700 kg. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, argon ion thrusters for propulsion, solar arrays, and batteries for power. Manufactured by SPXS, the satellite is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and its purpose is to provide 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.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.3

Diameter

4.1

Span

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 6-35-19

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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