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STARLINK-31407 (59250)
COSPAR: 2024-049V | Alt Name: Starlink 31407
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 16, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59250
International Designator
2024-049V
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:47 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
109.79°
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Argument of Perigee
270.86°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31407
Alternative Name
Starlink 31407
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 59250U 24049V 26200.16721530 .00001440 00000+0 61833-4 0 9998
2 59250 43.0010 109.7881 0000874 270.8579 89.2173 15.27582891132635
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-31407 satellite, designated OBJECT_ID 2024-049V, is a part of SpaceX's Starlink v2 Mini constellation. It was launched on March 16, 2024, from Kennedy Space Center LC39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. Weighing 730 kg at launch and 700 kg dry mass, it is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's shape consists of a box and pan design.
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 6-44-20
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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