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STARLINK-31339 (58981)
COSPAR: 2024-031S | Alt Name: Starlink 31339
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58981
International Designator
2024-031S
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:34:02 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
40.56°
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Argument of Perigee
97.95°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31339
Alternative Name
Starlink 31339
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 58981U 24031S 26200.89864198 .00001002 00000+0 40801-4 0 9993
2 58981 53.1612 40.5615 0001379 97.9533 262.1626 15.34392154136785
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-31339 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on February 15, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E 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 when deployed. It features an Argon ion thruster propulsion system and solar arrays with batteries for power generation. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms, and it weighs 730 kilograms at launch. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for its communication mission. It was manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity.
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 7-14-17
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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