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STARLINK-31099 (58781)
COSPAR: 2024-011S | Alt Name: Starlink 31099
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58781
International Designator
2024-011S
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:01:44 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
120.22°
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Argument of Perigee
81.53°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31099
Alternative Name
Starlink 31099
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 58781U 24011S 26200.79288176 .00001391 00000+0 59114-4 0 9992
2 58781 53.1587 120.2185 0001195 81.5274 278.5862 15.30188309140496
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-31099 satellite, designated by NORAD as 58781 and cataloged under OBJECT_ID 2024-011S, is a part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on January 14, 2024, from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC4E) at AFWTR with a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it weighs approximately 730 kg at launch and has a dry mass of 700 kg. The satellite features solar arrays and batteries for power generation and is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment. Its dimensions are 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and 29 meters in span, with an Argon ion thruster motor system for propulsion. The satellite is designed for communication purposes as part of the Starlink Group 7-10-17 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.
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 7-10-17
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
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