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STARLINK-31335 (58969)
COSPAR: 2024-031E | Alt Name: Starlink 31335
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58969
International Designator
2024-031E
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
38.31°
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Argument of Perigee
86.26°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31335
Alternative Name
Starlink 31335
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 58969U 24031E 26200.83335647 -.00006246 00000+0 -17391-3 0 9999
2 58969 53.1592 38.3056 0001366 86.2610 137.1460 15.34392375 5917
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-31335 is a Starlink V2M satellite configured as Starlink v2 Mini, owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS) for communication purposes. It was launched on February 15, 2024, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters with its deployed components. It weighs 730 kilograms at launch and is equipped with an advanced payload including Ku/Ka/E-band communications equipment and optical inter-satellite link technology. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, while Argon ion thrusters are used for propulsion and maneuvering. The satellite's shape consists of a box structure plus panels, and it operates in space to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 7-14-05 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
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 7-14-05
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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