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STARLINK-31177 (58873)
COSPAR: 2024-019W | Alt Name: Starlink 31177
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 29, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58873
International Designator
2024-019W
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:11:18 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
222.80°
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Argument of Perigee
277.43°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31177
Alternative Name
Starlink 31177
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 58873U 24019W 26200.75785681 -.00000875 00000+0 -22270-4 0 9992
2 58873 42.9996 222.7978 0001183 277.4291 82.6426 15.27581769139286
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Summary
STARLINK-31177 is a Starlink v2 Mini satellite (BUS: Starlink V2M) launched by SpaceX on January 29, 2024, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters due to its solar panels or antennas. It weighs 730 kg at launch, including fuel, with a dry mass of 700 kg. Equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it also features Argon ion thrusters as motors for maneuvering. The satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries and follows a Box + pan shape design. It operates as part of the Starlink Group 6-38-21 constellation under SpaceX ownership.
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
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-38-21
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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