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STARLINK-31545 (59400)
COSPAR: 2024-064C | Alt Name: Starlink 31545
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 5, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59400
International Designator
2024-064C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:19:08 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
29.84°
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Argument of Perigee
266.33°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31545
Alternative Name
Starlink 31545
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 59400U 24064C 26200.80496171 .00000561 00000+0 29900-4 0 9995
2 59400 43.0008 29.8370 0001141 266.3317 93.7404 15.27580835129439
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-31545 satellite, also known as Starlink 31545, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and launched on April 5, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the Starlink V2M bus category and features a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length, has a diameter of 4.1 meters, and spans 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg, and it was launched at a mass of 730 kg, powered by solar arrays and batteries. It is equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and operates in space to provide communication services.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-47-03
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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