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STARLINK-31039 (58784)
COSPAR: 2024-011V | Alt Name: Starlink 31039
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58784
International Designator
2024-011V
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:16:56 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
118.36°
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Argument of Perigee
84.97°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31039
Alternative Name
Starlink 31039
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 58784U 24011V 26201.17843338 .00001095 00000+0 49089-4 0 9996
2 58784 53.1586 118.3579 0001101 84.9681 275.1445 15.30194051140557
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-31039 satellite, also known as Starlink 31039, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on January 14, 2024, from the Vandenberg Space Force Base SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. Weighing 730 kilograms at launch and 700 kilograms dry, it is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The satellite's shape can be described as a box with a pan configuration and is part of the Starlink Group 7-10-20 constellation mission.
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 7-10-20
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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