STARLINK-31192 (58794)

COSPAR: 2024-012H | Alt Name: Starlink 31192

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 15, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58794

International Designator

2024-012H

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:35:40 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

142.92°

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Argument of Perigee

264.30°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31192

Alternative Name

Starlink 31192

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58794U 24012H   26200.19143921  .00000534  00000+0  28942-4 0  9992

2 58794  43.0014 142.9172 0000961 264.3044  95.7698 15.27576141141348

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Summary

The Starlink V2M satellite, designated STARLINK-31192 or Starlink 31192, was launched on January 15, 2024, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a configuration known as "Starlink v2 Mini" and is part of the Starlink Group 6-37-08 payload. The satellite measures approximately 0.3 meters in length, with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg and it had an initial launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays with batteries for power generation. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), this communication satellite is owned by SPXS as part of its broader constellation effort aimed at enhancing global internet connectivity.

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

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 6-37-08

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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