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STARLINK-31116 (58947)
COSPAR: 2024-027S | Alt Name: Starlink 31116
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58947
International Designator
2024-027S
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:26:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
54.34°
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Argument of Perigee
75.17°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31116
Alternative Name
Starlink 31116
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 58947U 24027S 26200.97644427 -.00000550 00000+0 -59623-5 0 9992
2 58947 53.1607 54.3364 0001429 75.1719 284.9441 15.31703945137593
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-31116 is a Starlink V2M satellite, part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration, owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on February 10, 2024, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. It weighs 730 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 700 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The mission purpose is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 7-13-17 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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 7-13-17
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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