STARLINK-31114 (58766)

COSPAR: 2024-011B | Alt Name: Starlink 31114

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 14, 2024

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58766

International Designator

2024-011B

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:57:57 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

118.10°

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Argument of Perigee

92.55°

Period

94.11 min

Mean Motion

15.30 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31114

Alternative Name

Starlink 31114

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58766U 24011B   26200.79024784 -.00000134  00000+0  76099-5 0  9995

2 58766  53.1596 118.1028 0001551  92.5519 267.5659 15.30197125140523

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Summary

The Starlink-31114 satellite, also known as Starlink 31114, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on January 14, 2024, from AFWTR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a configuration of Starlink v2 Mini and falls under the Starlink V2M bus category. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans 29 meters when fully deployed. It weighs 730 kg at launch and has a dry mass of 700 kg, equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power. The satellite is outfitted with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities along with an optical inter-satellite link and uses Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system. It serves the purpose of communication within the Starlink Group 7-10-02 constellation.

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 7-10-02

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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