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STARLINK-31552 (59356)
COSPAR: 2024-060J | Alt Name: Starlink 31552
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 31, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59356
International Designator
2024-060J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:49:11 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
236.33°
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Argument of Perigee
277.07°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31552
Alternative Name
Starlink 31552
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 59356U 24060J 26200.40915968 .00000412 00000+0 24487-4 0 9997
2 59356 43.0012 236.3316 0001130 277.0718 83.0005 15.27576798130200
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-31552 is a communication satellite with the OBJECT_ID 2024-060J and belongs to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration series manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on March 31, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 via Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It operates using solar arrays and batteries for power supply and employs Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system. At launch, it had a mass of 730 kg, including dry mass of 700 kg.
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 6-45-09
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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