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STARLINK-31465 (59012)
COSPAR: 2024-036Q | Alt Name: Starlink 31465
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59012
International Designator
2024-036Q
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:45:33 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
183.34°
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Argument of Perigee
105.01°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31465
Alternative Name
Starlink 31465
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 59012U 24036Q 26201.11497007 .00012161 00000+0 42259-3 0 9997
2 59012 53.1587 183.3414 0000572 105.0067 255.0997 15.30155707135599
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-31465 is a Starlink v2 Mini satellite (BUS: Starlink V2M) manufactured by SPXS for communication purposes and owned by SPXS. Launched on February 23, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and has a span of 29 meters. Its propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters, and it uses solar arrays and batteries for power.
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 7-15-15
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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