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STARLINK-31449 (58966)
COSPAR: 2024-031B | Alt Name: Starlink 31449
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58966
International Designator
2024-031B
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
40.51°
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Argument of Perigee
93.91°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31449
Alternative Name
Starlink 31449
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 58966U 24031B 26201.25004630 -.00020202 00000+0 -58799-3 0 9993
2 58966 53.1597 40.5067 0001381 93.9072 324.2927 15.34419266 5815
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-31449 satellite, also known as Starlink 31449, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and launched on February 15, 2024, from the AFWTR launch site using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and has a span of 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg, and its launch mass was 730 kg. Equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power and Argon ion thrusters as motors. Its shape consists of a box with a pan configuration.
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 7-14-02
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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