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STARLINK-31416 (59355)
COSPAR: 2024-060H | Alt Name: Starlink 31416
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 31, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59355
International Designator
2024-060H
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:42:40 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
233.94°
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Argument of Perigee
279.19°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31416
Alternative Name
Starlink 31416
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 59355U 24060H 26200.77963323 -.00000233 00000+0 10649-5 0 9992
2 59355 43.0001 233.9363 0001274 279.1918 80.8790 15.27574606130264
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-31416 satellite, also known as Starlink 31416, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on March 31, 2024, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's LC40 launch pad aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. It has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. Its payload includes Ku/Ka/E-band equipment, an optical inter-satellite link, solar arrays for power generation, and batteries. The satellite is equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and operates within the Starlink v2 Mini configuration as part of the larger Starlink Group 6-45-08 constellation mission.
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 6-45-08
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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