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STARLINK-31526 (59016)
COSPAR: 2024-036U | Alt Name: Starlink 31526
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NORAD ID
59016
International Designator
2024-036U
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:53:58 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
161.48°
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Argument of Perigee
143.44°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31526
Alternative Name
Starlink 31526
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 59016U 24036U 26200.12081454 -.00000122 00000+0 78644-5 0 9990
2 59016 53.1596 161.4827 0002106 143.4386 216.6760 15.31699347135813
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-31526, also known as Starlink 31526, is a communication satellite designed for the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the ownership of SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on February 23, 2024, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. Its dimensions include a length of 0.3 meters, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. The equipment includes a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor system.
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 7-15-19
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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