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STARLINK-31419 (59368)
COSPAR: 2024-060W | Alt Name: Starlink 31419
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 31, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59368
International Designator
2024-060W
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:18:36 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
237.17°
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Argument of Perigee
262.94°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31419
Alternative Name
Starlink 31419
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 59368U 24060W 26200.17959152 -.00000363 00000+0 -36671-5 0 9993
2 59368 43.0006 237.1720 0001055 262.9392 97.1340 15.27586543130174
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-31419 satellite, also known as Starlink 31419, is a communication satellite built by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on March 31, 2024, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and measures 0.3 meters in length, with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, along with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays with batteries for power generation. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan" and it belongs to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration within SpaceX’s broader Starlink constellation network.
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 6-45-21
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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