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STARLINK-31382 (59184)
COSPAR: 2024-045G | Alt Name: Starlink 31382
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 10, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59184
International Designator
2024-045G
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:37:29 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
66.70°
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Argument of Perigee
188.87°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31382
Alternative Name
Starlink 31382
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 59184U 24045G 26200.69269838 .00003144 00000+0 12365-3 0 9994
2 59184 42.9988 66.7016 0001403 188.8665 171.2162 15.27596557133352
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-31382 satellite, also known as Starlink 31382, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the Starlink V2M bus type. Launched on March 10, 2024, from AFETR's LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and was launched at a mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment, it uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays combined with batteries for power supply. Manufactured by SPXS, the satellite is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and operates within the Starlink Group 6-43-07 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 6-43-07
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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