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STARLINK-31562 (59340)
COSPAR: 2024-057W | Alt Name: Starlink 31562
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 25, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59340
International Designator
2024-057W
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:40:17 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
173.27°
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Argument of Perigee
275.21°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31562
Alternative Name
Starlink 31562
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 59340U 24057W 26201.27798375 -.00000447 00000+0 -67381-5 0 9994
2 59340 43.0012 173.2686 0001094 275.2097 84.8630 15.27573398129946
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Summary
The satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 59340 and OBJECT_ID 2024-057W is a Starlink V2M spacecraft known as STARLINK-31562 or Starlink 31562, part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration. It was launched on March 25, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle and became stable on March 26, 2024. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and has a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms and its total launch mass was 730 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The propulsion system uses Argon ion thrusters for maneuvering in orbit. The satellite’s purpose is communication and it operates as part of the Starlink Group 6-46-21 mission, owned and manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS).
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 6-46-21
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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