STARLINK-31264 (58845)

COSPAR: 2024-017V | Alt Name: Starlink 31264

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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

58845

International Designator

2024-017V

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:20:45 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

39.65°

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Argument of Perigee

90.02°

Period

94.11 min

Mean Motion

15.30 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31264

Alternative Name

Starlink 31264

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58845U 24017V   26200.93108047  .00000733  00000+0  36895-4 0  9993

2 58845  53.1617  39.6533 0001345  90.0211 270.0944 15.30194374139028

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Summary

The Starlink-31264 satellite, also known as STARLINK-31264, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 7-11-20 payload. It was launched on January 24, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters with its equipment, which includes Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It weighs 730 kg at launch and 700 kg dry mass, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite is equipped with Argon ion thrusters as propulsion and was manufactured by SPXS for the Starlink constellation.

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 7-11-20

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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