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STARLINK-31356 (58968)
COSPAR: 2024-031D | Alt Name: Starlink 31356
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58968
International Designator
2024-031D
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:48:51 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
12.24°
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Argument of Perigee
93.44°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31356
Alternative Name
Starlink 31356
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 58968U 24031D 26201.28392941 .00001496 00000+0 55412-4 0 9995
2 58968 53.1608 12.2421 0001601 93.4403 266.6783 15.34393054137235
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-31356 satellite, also known as Starlink 31356, is a communication satellite built by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on February 15, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. It weighs 730 kilograms at launch and consists of a dry mass of 700 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the broader Starlink Group 7-14-04 mission. The satellite's propulsion system uses Argon ion thrusters for maneuvering, while its power supply comes from solar arrays and batteries. The spacecraft has a box-like shape with an additional pan component but lacks specific details on its RCS, ADCS, color, transmitter frequencies, major events, material composition, constellation name, related satellites, or sources.
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 7-14-04
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
Map
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