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STARLINK-31523 (59220)
COSPAR: 2024-046V | Alt Name: Starlink 31523
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59220
International Designator
2024-046V
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:05:00 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
260.95°
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Argument of Perigee
63.55°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31523
Alternative Name
Starlink 31523
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 59220U 24046V 26200.42014197 .00001492 00000+0 55296-4 0 9998
2 59220 53.1594 260.9455 0001245 63.5450 296.5681 15.34386791133240
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-31523, also known as Starlink 31523, is a communication satellite under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 7-17-20 payload. It was launched on March 11, 2024, from Vandenberg Space Force Base (AFWTR) using Falcon 9 as the launch vehicle from SLC4E pad. The satellite is owned by SpaceX (SPXS), manufactured with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters, featuring a span of 29 meters. It has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities and includes an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its propulsion system utilizes Argon ion thrusters.
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 7-17-20
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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