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STARLINK-31207 (59035)
COSPAR: 2024-038N | Alt Name: Starlink 31207
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 25, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59035
International Designator
2024-038N
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:17:42 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
357.43°
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Argument of Perigee
271.50°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31207
Alternative Name
Starlink 31207
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 59035U 24038N 26200.80396360 .00000799 00000+0 38542-4 0 9994
2 59035 43.0031 357.4341 0001201 271.5000 88.5714 15.27582060135065
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, designated STARLINK-31207 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-038N), was launched on February 25, 2024, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload with an optical inter-satellite link and uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg, and its launch mass was 730 kg. Power comes from solar arrays and batteries. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), the mission of this satellite is communication.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-39-13
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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