STARLINK-31269 (58844)

COSPAR: 2024-017U | Alt Name: Starlink 31269

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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

58844

International Designator

2024-017U

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:15:47 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

40.08°

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Argument of Perigee

96.01°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31269

Alternative Name

Starlink 31269

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58844U 24017U   26200.88596910  .00000354  00000+0  21631-4 0  9997

2 58844  53.1617  40.0767 0001201  96.0080 264.1060 15.34388090139019

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Summary

The Starlink V2M satellite, designated as STARLINK-31269 or Starlink 31269, was launched on January 24, 2024, from SLC4E at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and belongs to SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms, and it has an initial launch mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The mission purpose is communication, and it was successfully stabilized on January 24, 2024.

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

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Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 7-11-19

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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