STARLINK-31191 (58800)

COSPAR: 2024-012P | Alt Name: Starlink 31191

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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

58800

International Designator

2024-012P

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:44:47 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

138.51°

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Argument of Perigee

271.33°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31191

Alternative Name

Starlink 31191

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58800U 24012P   26200.86443338 -.00000701  00000+0 -15958-4 0  9990

2 58800  43.0009 138.5129 0000528 271.3303  88.7488 15.27582073141450

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Summary

STARLINK-31191 is a communication satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 58800 and OBJECT ID 2024-012P. It belongs to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration, manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). The satellite was launched on January 15, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Its dimensions are length: 0.3 meters, diameter: 4.1 meters, and span: 29 meters. It has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan" and its mission is focused on communication purposes.

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 6-37-14

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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