Space Brief 20 Aug 2025
Today's Space Brief highlights Globalstar's new military focus, technological innovations in the Army's tactical systems, and a deeper look at key military satellite communications developments.
Launch Date
March 24, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
59318
International Designator
2024-056Y
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:36:46 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
201.76°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
268.81°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
STARLINK-31464
Alternative Name
Starlink 31464
Type
Status
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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1 59318U 24056Y 26201.27553691 .00001422 00000+0 61189-4 0 9999
2 59318 43.0008 201.7561 0001447 268.8113 91.2573 15.27589225131435
Source: Celestrak
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
Payload
Starlink Group 6-42-23
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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