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STARLINK-31507 (59401)
COSPAR: 2024-064D | Alt Name: Starlink 31507
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 5, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59401
International Designator
2024-064D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:36:43 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
29.14°
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Argument of Perigee
272.64°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31507
Alternative Name
Starlink 31507
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 59401U 24064D 26200.94216523 -.00000316 00000+0 -19716-5 0 9997
2 59401 43.0007 29.1430 0001015 272.6415 87.4320 15.27572660129397
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-31507 is a Starlink v2 Mini satellite (BUS: Starlink V2M) owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on April 5, 2024, from the AFSATR launch site using Falcon 9 as the launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and spans up to 29 meters when deployed. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its dry mass is 700 kg while its launch mass was 730 kg. The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and is equipped with Argon ion thrusters as propulsion. It was deployed into orbit on the same day of launch, April 5, 2024, at 1017:29 UTC.
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 6-47-04
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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