STARLINK-31153 (59044)

COSPAR: 2024-038X | Alt Name: Starlink 31153

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 25, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

59044

International Designator

2024-038X

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:08:27 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

357.39°

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Argument of Perigee

263.90°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31153

Alternative Name

Starlink 31153

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 59044U 24038X   26200.79754574 -.00000520  00000+0 -93785-5 0  9992

2 59044  43.0042 357.3859 0001093 263.9041  96.1686 15.27574117134896

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Summary

The Starlink-31153 satellite, also known as Starlink 31153, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and operated under the name "Starlink Group 6-39-22." It was launched on February 25, 2024, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. It features an Argon ion thruster propulsion system, solar arrays for power generation, batteries, and is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg, while its launch mass was 730 kg.

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

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 6-39-22

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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