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STARLINK-31608 (59397)
COSPAR: 2024-062X | Alt Name: Starlink 31608
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NORAD ID
59397
International Designator
2024-062X
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:59:34 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
1.32°
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Argument of Perigee
95.30°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31608
Alternative Name
Starlink 31608
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 59397U 24062X 26200.74970162 .00000713 00000+0 32241-4 0 9999
2 59397 53.1620 1.3212 0001121 95.2956 264.8175 15.34392947129857
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-31608, also known as Starlink 31608, is a communication satellite built by SPXS (SpaceX) and launched on April 2, 2024, from AFWTR (Cape Canaveral Space Force Station), using Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters, with a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms. The satellite is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and features Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link as its equipment. It is powered by solar arrays and batteries, and its shape consists of a box with panels. The propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters for maneuvering 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.
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 7-18-22
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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