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STARLINK-31439 (59178)
COSPAR: 2024-045A | Alt Name: Starlink 31439
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 10, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59178
International Designator
2024-045A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:50:20 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
62.07°
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Argument of Perigee
275.18°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31439
Alternative Name
Starlink 31439
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 59178U 24045A 26200.99329079 .00001561 00000+0 66228-4 0 9993
2 59178 43.0020 62.0679 0001013 275.1766 84.8970 15.27581817 69769
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Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, designated as STARLINK-31439 or Starlink 31439, was launched on March 10, 2024, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and is owned by SpaceX (SPXS). It measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and has a span of 29 meters, equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Its dry mass is 700 kg while its launch mass was 730 kg. The satellite carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link and uses Argon ion thrusters as propulsion. It was stabilized by March 11, 2024, and its primary mission is to provide communication services.
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 6-43-01
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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