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STARLINK-31489 (59300)
COSPAR: 2024-056E | Alt Name: Starlink 31489
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 24, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59300
International Designator
2024-056E
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:23:48 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
205.06°
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Argument of Perigee
273.31°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31489
Alternative Name
Starlink 31489
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 59300U 24056E 26200.68320247 .00001527 00000+0 65020-4 0 9997
2 59300 43.0019 205.0570 0001451 273.3098 86.7587 15.27579430131344
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-31489 satellite, also known as Starlink 31489, is a Starlink v2 Mini communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on March 24, 2024, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters, the satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for data transfer. The spacecraft utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power generation and employs Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system, enabling precise orbital maneuvers. The satellite's purpose is to support communication services as part of the Starlink Group 6-42-05 constellation.
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 6-42-05
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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