STARLINK-31705 (59382)

COSPAR: 2024-062J | Alt Name: Starlink 31705

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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

59382

International Designator

2024-062J

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:09:35 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

0.46°

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Argument of Perigee

97.12°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31705

Alternative Name

Starlink 31705

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 59382U 24062J   26200.83999170  .00000517  00000+0  26444-4 0  9993

2 59382  53.1603   0.4632 0001667  97.1234 262.9958 15.34393714129887

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-31705 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-062J) is a Starlink v2 Mini configuration belonging to the US, manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on April 2, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg while its launch mass was 730 kg, equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link and uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor. The satellite's primary purpose is communication, and it has been operational since April 2, 2024.

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 7-18-09

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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