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STARLINK-31300 (58878)
COSPAR: 2024-020C | Alt Name: Starlink 31300
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58878
International Designator
2024-020C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:46:21 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
66.84°
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Argument of Perigee
109.60°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31300
Alternative Name
Starlink 31300
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 58878U 24020C 26200.78219065 .00001067 00000+0 42729-4 0 9993
2 58878 53.1604 66.8395 0001270 109.6036 250.5104 15.34389987138320
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-31300 satellite, also known as Starlink 31300, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on January 29, 2024, from the AFWTR launch site at SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter, featuring a span of 29 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. It was designed for communication purposes as part of the Starlink Group 7-12-03 mission.
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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 7-12-03
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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