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STARLINK-31544 (59399)
COSPAR: 2024-064B | Alt Name: Starlink 31544
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 5, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59399
International Designator
2024-064B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:16:30 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
30.14°
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Argument of Perigee
264.70°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31544
Alternative Name
Starlink 31544
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 59399U 24064B 26200.84480030 .00000474 00000+0 26751-4 0 9997
2 59399 43.0044 30.1398 0001055 264.7018 95.3713 15.27573597129433
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-31544 satellite, identified by NORAD_CAT_ID 59399 and OBJECT_ID 2024-064B, is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on April 5, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its dimensions include a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. It uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan" and it operates in a communication mission constellation under the ownership of SpaceX.
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 6-47-02
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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