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STARLINK-31633 (59331)
COSPAR: 2024-057M | Alt Name: Starlink 31633
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 25, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59331
International Designator
2024-057M
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:31:45 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
158.50°
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Argument of Perigee
275.24°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31633
Alternative Name
Starlink 31633
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 59331U 24057M 26201.27205763 .00000310 00000+0 20798-4 0 9995
2 59331 43.0050 158.5032 0001712 275.2439 84.8217 15.27576196130117
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-31633 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on March 25, 2024, from Launch Pad LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays with batteries for power supply. Its purpose is communication as part of the Starlink Group 6-46-12 constellation. The satellite was manufactured by SPXS and stabilized on March 26, 2024.
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 6-46-12
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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