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STARLINK-31329 (59169)
COSPAR: 2024-044T | Alt Name: Starlink 31329
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 4, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59169
International Designator
2024-044T
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:51:39 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
79.83°
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Argument of Perigee
267.23°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31329
Alternative Name
Starlink 31329
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 59169U 24044T 26201.03586866 -.00000405 00000+0 -51948-5 0 9999
2 59169 43.0020 79.8268 0000914 267.2259 92.8488 15.27574835133809
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-31329, also known as Starlink 31329, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on March 4, 2024. It has a length of 0.3 meters, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. The dry mass of this satellite is 700 kg with a launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power. Launched from LC40 at the AFETR site using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, its mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 6-41-18 constellation. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration and it is owned by SPXS (SpaceX).
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 6-41-18
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
Map
Next Pass
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