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STARLINK-31293 (58952)
COSPAR: 2024-027X | Alt Name: Starlink 31293
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58952
International Designator
2024-027X
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:50:55 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
55.28°
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Argument of Perigee
92.88°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31293
Alternative Name
Starlink 31293
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 58952U 24027X 26200.78536034 .00000096 00000+0 14877-4 0 9995
2 58952 53.1602 55.2768 0001972 92.8834 267.2393 15.31698667137560
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-31293, also known as Starlink 31293, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the Starlink V2M bus category. Launched on February 10, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. The satellite weighs 700 kilograms dry and had an initial launch mass of 730 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities and features an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The propulsion system uses Argon ion thrusters to maintain its orbit. Manufactured by SPXS, the satellite serves a communication mission 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.
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 7-13-22
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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