STARLINK-31379 (58984)

COSPAR: 2024-031V | Alt Name: Starlink 31379

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 15, 2024

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58984

International Designator

2024-031V

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:06:31 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

42.76°

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Argument of Perigee

104.06°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31379

Alternative Name

Starlink 31379

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58984U 24031V   26200.79619602 -.00001623  00000+0 -36924-4 0  9995

2 58984  53.1617  42.7627 0001263 104.0552 256.0591 15.34392779136745

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Summary

The STARLINK-31379 satellite, also known as Starlink 31379, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 7-14-20 mission. It was launched on February 15, 2024, from AFWTR Launch Site SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions including a length of 0.3 meters, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. It has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power, the satellite's payload includes Ku/Ka/E-band communications equipment and an optical inter-satellite link system. The satellite was manufactured by SPXS and is owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Its primary purpose is to support communication services as part of its constellation mission.

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 7-14-20

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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