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STARLINK-31529 (59000)
COSPAR: 2024-036C | Alt Name: Starlink 31529
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59000
International Designator
2024-036C
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:27:09 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
180.70°
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Argument of Perigee
93.87°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31529
Alternative Name
Starlink 31529
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 59000U 24036C 26201.14386152 .00000435 00000+0 26823-4 0 9996
2 59000 53.1607 180.6958 0001356 93.8743 266.2413 15.30191141135553
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-31529, also known as Starlink 31529, is a Starlink V2M spacecraft configured for the Starlink v2 Mini mission. Launched on February 23, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment for communication purposes. The satellite features solar arrays and batteries for power generation and uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Its dimensions include a length of 0.3 meters, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. Manufactured by SPXS, the satellite is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and is part of the Starlink Group 7-15-03 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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 7-15-03
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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