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STARLINK-31174 (58808)
COSPAR: 2024-012X | Alt Name: Starlink 31174
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 15, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58808
International Designator
2024-012X
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:24:25 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
141.76°
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Argument of Perigee
241.56°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31174
Alternative Name
Starlink 31174
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 58808U 24012X 26200.26696093 -.00000331 00000+0 -25294-5 0 9994
2 58808 43.0000 141.7634 0000809 241.5557 118.5213 15.27574435141369
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Summary
STARLINK-31174, also known as Starlink 31174, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on January 15, 2024, from AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from LC40. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans 29 meters. It has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it also features Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. The satellite is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and forms part of the Starlink Group 6-37-22 constellation, aiming to provide communication services.
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 6-37-22
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
Map
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