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STARLINK-31320 (58886)
COSPAR: 2024-020L | Alt Name: Starlink 31320
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58886
International Designator
2024-020L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:43:47 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
66.38°
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Argument of Perigee
96.02°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31320
Alternative Name
Starlink 31320
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 58886U 24020L 26200.82207227 -.00003375 00000+0 -88808-4 0 9998
2 58886 53.1600 66.3812 0001158 96.0226 264.0909 15.34397847138337
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite designated as STARLINK-31320 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-020L) is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX and launched on January 29, 2024, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. It weighs 730 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 700 kilograms. Equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power, it features an Argon ion thruster propulsion system and carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link. The satellite's shape is described as a box with panels. It belongs to the Starlink Group 7-12-11 mission and operates under SpaceX ownership for communication purposes.
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 7-12-11
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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