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STARLINK-31434 (59215)
COSPAR: 2024-046Q | Alt Name: Starlink 31434
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59215
International Designator
2024-046Q
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:53:20 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
260.45°
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Argument of Perigee
96.14°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31434
Alternative Name
Starlink 31434
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 59215U 24046Q 26200.45371256 .00000596 00000+0 28774-4 0 9992
2 59215 53.1597 260.4466 0001029 96.1408 263.9712 15.34391849133253
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, designated STARLINK-31434 or Starlink 31434, was launched on March 11, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft 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, featuring solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it also utilizes Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite is part of the Starlink Group 7-17-15 mission, designed for communication purposes and manufactured by SPXS in the US.
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 7-17-15
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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