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STARLINK-31226 (58858)
COSPAR: 2024-019F | Alt Name: Starlink 31226
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 29, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58858
International Designator
2024-019F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:55:43 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
223.04°
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Argument of Perigee
272.39°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31226
Alternative Name
Starlink 31226
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 58858U 24019F 26200.78869450 .00001239 00000+0 54573-4 0 9999
2 58858 43.0035 223.0390 0001795 272.3942 87.6704 15.27573586139285
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Summary
The STARLINK-31226 satellite, also known as Starlink 31226, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink V2M bus series. Launched on January 29, 2024, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center (AFETR) aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a length of 0.3 meters, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg, with an initial launch mass of 730 kg. The spacecraft is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor system and solar arrays along with batteries to power the satellite. The satellite was successfully stabilized on January 29, 2024, at 02:15 UTC+7. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and owned by the same entity, STARLINK-31226 is part of the Starlink Group 6-38-06 payload 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.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-38-06
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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