STARLINK-31637 (59258)

COSPAR: 2024-050E | Alt Name: Starlink 31637

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 19, 2024

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

59258

International Designator

2024-050E

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:45:58 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

288.13°

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Argument of Perigee

79.43°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31637

Alternative Name

Starlink 31637

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 59258U 24050E   26200.44859823 -.00000219  00000+0  46570-5 0  9992

2 59258  53.1612 288.1272 0001285  79.4268 280.6880 15.34389631130730

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Summary

The satellite identified by NORAD_CAT_ID 59258 and OBJECT_ID 2024-050E is a Starlink V2M model under the configuration of Starlink v2 Mini, launched from AFWTR SLC4E on March 19, 2024. It was built by SPXS and operates for communication purposes 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. It carries equipment including a Ku/Ka/E-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters, and it has a dry mass of 700 kg with a launch mass of 730 kg. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a panel configuration. It belongs to SPXS and is part of the Starlink Group 7-16-05 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.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.3

Diameter

4.1

Span

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 7-16-05

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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