STARLINK-31440 (58999)

COSPAR: 2024-036B | Alt Name: Starlink 31440

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 23, 2024

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58999

International Designator

2024-036B

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:45:52 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

183.92°

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Argument of Perigee

85.32°

Period

94.11 min

Mean Motion

15.30 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31440

Alternative Name

Starlink 31440

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58999U 24036B   26200.86519352 -.00000508  00000+0 -50160-5 0  9995

2 58999  53.1589 183.9218 0001265  85.3231 274.7914 15.30190330134750

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Summary

The STARLINK-31440 satellite, also known as Starlink 31440, is a communication spacecraft belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on February 23, 2024, from AFWTR (Cape Canaveral Space Force Station), using Falcon 9 at SLC-4E. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. It weighs 700 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 730 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its payload includes Ku/Ka/E-band equipment along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite is equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box-shaped body with additional pan configuration.

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 7-15-02

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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