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STARLINK-31007 (58889)
COSPAR: 2024-020P | Alt Name: Starlink 31007
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58889
International Designator
2024-020P
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:50:54 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
66.22°
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Argument of Perigee
82.56°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31007
Alternative Name
Starlink 31007
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 58889U 24020P 26200.91035521 -.00000053 00000+0 95539-5 0 9996
2 58889 53.1594 66.2157 0001015 82.5622 277.5496 15.34394652138347
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-31007 satellite, also known as Starlink 31007, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink v2 Mini configuration. Launched on January 29, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. It features a box-shaped body with solar arrays for power generation, argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system, and is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link. The satellite's dimensions include a length of 0.3 meters, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. Its mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 7-12-14 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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 7-12-14
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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