STARLINK-31355 (58978)

COSPAR: 2024-031P | Alt Name: Starlink 31355

Image

Additional Sources

Launch Details

Launch Date

February 15, 2024

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58978

International Designator

2024-031P

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:12:34 GMT

Apogee

Calculating...

Perigee

Calculating...

Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

42.78°

Eccentricity

Calculating...

Argument of Perigee

68.57°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

Latitude

Calculating...

Longitude

Calculating...

Altitude

Calculating...

Velocity

Calculating...

Polar Plot

3D Visualization

Explore in the Catalog

Starlink V2M bus SpaceX Starlink constellation United States satellites Payloads

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31355

Alternative Name

Starlink 31355

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 58978U 24031P   26200.80040397 -.00002187  00000+0 -53593-4 0  9996

2 58978  53.1628  42.7834 0001624  68.5651 291.5525 15.34404870136742

Source: Celestrak

Summary

The Starlink-31355 satellite, also known as Starlink 31355, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on February 15, 2024, from AFWTR's SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. It belongs to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration with the BUS type Starlink V2M. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans up to 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg while its launch mass was 730 kg. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload with an optical inter-satellite link and uses argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's power system consists of solar arrays and batteries, and it operates in a box + pan shape configuration without additional details on its RCS or ADCS systems.

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

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 7-14-14

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

This tool will help you track the satellite's position and predict its upcoming passes over your location. Simply input the coordinates or click the geolocation button to get started.

Latitude

Longitude

Next Pass

Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)

Start Azimuth

Max Elevation

Stop Azimuth

Time Until

Pass Duration

Satellite Articles

View All Posts »

Learn more about satellites and other related topics.

Space Brief 25 May 2025

Today's brief covers crucial developments in satellite technology and operations, including new Starlink launches, groundbreaking satellite data on flood waves, and pivotal changes in South African telecom policy driven by Starlink.

Dragon Delivers 6,500 lbs to ISS; Zenk Space Eyes June Orbital Debut | KeepTrack Space Brief

SpaceX Dragon berthed ISS with 6,500 pounds of cargo May 17. China's Zenk Space raised $26M, targeting June for Zhihang-1 rocket's orbital debut.

DROID.002 - Turion Space's Eyes on the Orbital Junkyard

A 90-kilogram spacecraft with iodine thrusters and two Australian-built cameras is quietly building the case that tracking space debris is a business worth billions - and that a four-year-old startup from Irvine can own it.

Space Brief 15 Jan 2025

Focus on Varda's second mission launch, new U.S. Defense Department tool for satellite anomaly investigation, and a detailed Satellite Spotlight on CELESTIS 21/Varisat 1C.

Missile Strikes SES Teleport in Israel; Anduril Buys ExoAnalytic | KeepTrack Space Brief

Missile strike damages SES teleport facility in Israel amid military operations. Anduril acquires ExoAnalytic's 130-person space tracking team, integrating satellite/missile surveillance into defense portfolio.

The Day America Gained New Eyes on Mars

Fifty-six years ago, a revolutionary spacecraft launched toward the Red Planet after being saved from disaster by two quick-thinking technicians who risked their lives to prevent a rocket collapse

Army Recruiting 1,000 Space Specialists Alongside Space Force | KeepTrack Space Brief

Army launches space career field seeking 1,000 new specialists. HASC chair Rogers eyes $1.5T defense budget. Army and Marines share fire mission data via JADC2.

X Report 20 May 2025

SpaceX gears up for new Starlink shell deployment and secures updated licensing for Starship, amidst ongoing preparations for Falcon 9 launches.