STARLINK-31534 (59398)

COSPAR: 2024-064A | Alt Name: Starlink 31534

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 5, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

59398

International Designator

2024-064A

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:10:48 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

29.01°

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Argument of Perigee

256.39°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31534

Alternative Name

Starlink 31534

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 59398U 24064A   26200.92417596 -.00000256  00000+0  22768-6 0  9997

2 59398  43.0035  29.0126 0001454 256.3866 103.6823 15.27573305129396

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Summary

STARLINK-31534, also known as Starlink 31534, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and operated by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on April 5, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, this satellite features dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. It has a dry mass of 700 kg and was launched with a total mass of 730 kg. The payload includes Ku/Ka/E-band communication systems along with optical inter-satellite links for data transfer. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion system utilizes Argon ion thrusters to maintain orbit stability. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan," designed primarily for communication purposes.

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 6-47-01

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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