STARLINK-31317 (58931)

COSPAR: 2024-027A | Alt Name: Starlink 31317

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 10, 2024

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58931

International Designator

2024-027A

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:14:10 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

54.03°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

94.62°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31317

Alternative Name

Starlink 31317

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 58931U 24027A   26200.92651282 -.00000755  00000+0 -11206-4 0  9998
2 58931  53.1613  54.0311 0001330  94.6222 265.4933 15.34391728137436

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Summary
STARLINK-31317 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink V2M series and configured in the Starlink v2 Mini model launched on February 10, 2024, from AFWTR's SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures approximately 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link. Its equipment includes Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, solar arrays, and batteries for power. The spacecraft is owned by SPXS and its purpose is communication as part of the Starlink Group 7-13-01 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.
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 7-13-01

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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