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STARLINK-31428 (59367)
COSPAR: 2024-060V | Alt Name: Starlink 31428
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 31, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59367
International Designator
2024-060V
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:25:59 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
235.65°
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Argument of Perigee
268.78°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31428
Alternative Name
Starlink 31428
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 59367U 24060V 26200.43471419 .00000782 00000+0 37934-4 0 9991
2 59367 43.0010 235.6518 0001602 268.7765 91.2903 15.27573738130219
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-31428 satellite, also known as Starlink 31428, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink Group 6-45-20 and was launched on March 31, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a bus type of Starlink V2M with a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length, has a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. It weighs 730 kilograms at launch and 700 kilograms dry mass. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor for propulsion and was manufactured by SPXS in the United States. Its primary purpose is communication.
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 6-45-20
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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