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STARLINK-31410 (59179)
COSPAR: 2024-045B | Alt Name: Starlink 31410
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 10, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59179
International Designator
2024-045B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:15:26 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
71.06°
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Argument of Perigee
269.82°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31410
Alternative Name
Starlink 31410
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 59179U 24045B 26200.01072713 .00006804 00000+0 25650-3 0 9995
2 59179 43.0001 71.0551 0001252 269.8193 90.2515 15.27586174133249
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-31410 is a communication satellite, part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the BUS category Starlink V2M. Launched on March 10, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 vehicle, it became stable on March 11, 2024. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. It has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, solar arrays, batteries for power, and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, it is owned by SPXS (SpaceX) and manufactured by the same entity. Its purpose and mission are focused on communication services as part of the Starlink Group 6-43-02 payload.
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 6-43-02
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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