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STARLINK-31593 (59350)
COSPAR: 2024-060C | Alt Name: Starlink 31593
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 31, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59350
International Designator
2024-060C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:28:43 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
233.32°
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Argument of Perigee
272.98°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31593
Alternative Name
Starlink 31593
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 59350U 24060C 26200.81161102 -.00000199 00000+0 22784-5 0 9991
2 59350 43.0025 233.3197 0001195 272.9780 87.0935 15.27576900130274
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Summary
The satellite identified by NORAD_CAT_ID 59350, OBJECT_ID 2024-060C, is a Starlink V2M spacecraft named STARLINK-31593 (Alt Name: Starlink 31593) belonging to SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on March 31, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This satellite has a configuration known as "Starlink v2 Mini" and is designed for communication purposes. Its dimensions include a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. It weighs 730 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 700 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Propulsion is provided by Argon ion thrusters.
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 6-45-03
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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