STARLINK-31198 (58867)

COSPAR: 2024-019Q | Alt Name: Starlink 31198

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 29, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58867

International Designator

2024-019Q

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:55:37 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

225.05°

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Argument of Perigee

277.90°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31198

Alternative Name

Starlink 31198

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58867U 24019Q   26200.37196067 -.00000292  00000+0 -10950-5 0  9993

2 58867  43.0002 225.0480 0001076 277.9023  82.1707 15.27578668139205

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Summary

The Starlink V2M satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 58867 and OBJECT ID 2024-019Q is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX) and launched on January 29, 2024, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans up to 29 meters, weighing approximately 730 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 700 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite's propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters and it utilizes solar arrays along with batteries for power. The design configuration of the spacecraft includes a box plus pan shape, intended to support its mission as part of the Starlink Group 6-38-15 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 6-38-15

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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