STARLINK-31639 (59261)

COSPAR: 2024-050H | Alt Name: Starlink 31639

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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

59261

International Designator

2024-050H

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:31:01 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

287.68°

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Argument of Perigee

88.32°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31639

Alternative Name

Starlink 31639

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 59261U 24050H   26200.60487742  .00002279  00000+0  85146-4 0  9999

2 59261  53.1594 287.6809 0000512  88.3160 271.7900 15.31711509130751

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Summary

The Starlink-31639 satellite, also known as Starlink 31639, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on March 19, 2024, from AFWTR using Falcon 9 launch vehicle at SLC4E. It has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg, measuring 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, using solar arrays and batteries for power. It utilizes Argon ion thrusters as its motor system and has a box plus pan shape. This satellite is part of the Starlink Group 7-16-08 mission aimed at enhancing communication services.

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 7-16-08

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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