STARLINK-31680 (59380)

COSPAR: 2024-062G | Alt Name: Starlink 31680

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 2, 2024

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

59380

International Designator

2024-062G

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:40:06 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

2.47°

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Argument of Perigee

79.67°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31680

Alternative Name

Starlink 31680

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 59380U 24062G   26200.81951399 -.00003895  00000+0 -10413-3 0  9992

2 59380  53.1618   2.4660 0000703  79.6688 280.4393 15.34425202129855

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Summary

The Starlink V2M satellite, designated STARLINK-31680 or Starlink 31680, is a communication satellite launched on April 2, 2024, from the AFWTR launch site using Falcon 9 as the launch vehicle. It measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and has a span of 29 meters due to its solar arrays or deployable structures. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg, and it had a launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload for communication and an optical inter-satellite link, the Starlink V2M uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays with batteries for power supply. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), this satellite operates as part of the Starlink Group 7-18-07 constellation to provide global internet connectivity.

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

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 7-18-07

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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