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STARLINK-31283 (59174)
COSPAR: 2024-044Y | Alt Name: Starlink 31283
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 4, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59174
International Designator
2024-044Y
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
33.83°
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Argument of Perigee
268.85°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31283
Alternative Name
Starlink 31283
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 59174U 24044Y 26200.83335647 .00002849 00000+0 11303-3 0 9992
2 59174 43.0024 33.8343 0001576 268.8458 235.4378 15.27571276 5904
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Summary
STARLINK-31283 is a Starlink v2 Mini communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on March 4, 2024, from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans up to 29 meters when its components are fully deployed. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms, and it has a launch mass of 730 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload systems and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite's propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters, while its power comes from solar arrays and batteries. Its shape resembles a box with panels.
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 6-41-23
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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