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STARLINK-31138 (58806)
COSPAR: 2024-012V | Alt Name: Starlink 31138
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 15, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58806
International Designator
2024-012V
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:21:49 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
136.90°
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Argument of Perigee
265.49°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31138
Alternative Name
Starlink 31138
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 58806U 24012V 26201.22348388 .00000125 00000+0 14082-4 0 9991
2 58806 43.0031 136.9017 0001149 265.4941 94.5779 15.27581715141507
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Summary
The satellite STARLINK-31138, also known as Starlink 31138, is a communication spacecraft belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 6-37-20 payload. It was launched on January 15, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters. With a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms, it is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It utilizes Argon ion thrusters as its motor system and derives power from solar arrays and batteries. The satellite was manufactured by SPXS and is owned by the same entity.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-37-20
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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