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STARLINK-31127 (58765)
COSPAR: 2024-011A | Alt Name: Starlink 31127
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58765
International Designator
2024-011A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:38:33 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
122.89°
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Argument of Perigee
88.70°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31127
Alternative Name
Starlink 31127
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 58765U 24011A 26200.19343995 .00000243 00000+0 20321-4 0 9992
2 58765 53.1602 122.8889 0001392 88.6968 271.4192 15.30197716140403
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-31127 satellite, designated 58765 by NORAD and OBJECT_ID 2024-011A, is a Starlink v2 Mini spacecraft manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on January 14, 2024, from SLC4E at AFWTR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a length of 0.3 meters and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. It weighs 730 kg at launch and 700 kg dry. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link communication systems, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters, and its mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 7-10-01 constellation. The shape of the spacecraft is described as a box with a pan configuration.
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 7-10-01
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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