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STARLINK-31488 (59009)
COSPAR: 2024-036M | Alt Name: Starlink 31488
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59009
International Designator
2024-036M
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:08:14 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
184.85°
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Argument of Perigee
85.05°
Period
94.10 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31488
Alternative Name
Starlink 31488
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 59009U 24036M 26200.67238471 .00003481 00000+0 12952-3 0 9993
2 59009 53.1598 184.8494 0000698 85.0523 275.0557 15.30218814135531
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-31488 is a communication satellite under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on February 23, 2024. It was deployed from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and has a span of 29 meters. Equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, it weighs 700 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 730 kilograms. The satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries and operates in a box plus panel configuration for its 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.
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 7-15-12
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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