STARLINK-31228 (58842)

COSPAR: 2024-017S | Alt Name: Starlink 31228

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 24, 2024

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58842

International Designator

2024-017S

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:29:43 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

308.59°

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Argument of Perigee

91.49°

Period

94.11 min

Mean Motion

15.30 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31228

Alternative Name

Starlink 31228

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58842U 24017S   26201.27064132  .00000451  00000+0  27352-4 0  9999

2 58842  53.1594 308.5862 0001486  91.4948 268.6223 15.30193691140352

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Summary

STARLINK-31228 is a Starlink v2 Mini satellite (OBJECT_ID: 2024-017S) launched by SpaceX on January 24, 2024, from Vandenberg Space Force Base using Falcon 9 as the launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. It weighs 730 kg at launch and carries a dry mass of 700 kg. Equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload, optical inter-satellite link, solar arrays, and batteries for power, the satellite is used for communication purposes. The propulsion system uses Argon ion thrusters for maneuvering.

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 7-11-17

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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