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STARLINK-31604 (59214)
COSPAR: 2024-046P | Alt Name: Starlink 31604
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59214
International Designator
2024-046P
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:52:29 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
258.77°
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Argument of Perigee
88.83°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31604
Alternative Name
Starlink 31604
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 59214U 24046P 26200.86978093 .00001062 00000+0 42575-4 0 9992
2 59214 53.1599 258.7737 0001103 88.8284 271.2845 15.34386806133311
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-31604 satellite, also known as Starlink 31604, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on March 11, 2024, from the Air Force Western Test Range (AFWTR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters with its solar arrays. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kilograms, and it was launched with a total mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, the spacecraft is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system consists of Argon ion thrusters, and its shape can be described as a box with a pan configuration.
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 7-17-14
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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