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STARLINK-31415 (59419)
COSPAR: 2024-064X | Alt Name: Starlink 31415
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 5, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59419
International Designator
2024-064X
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:36:49 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
32.04°
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Argument of Perigee
269.41°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31415
Alternative Name
Starlink 31415
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 59419U 24064X 26200.52557810 .00000842 00000+0 40112-4 0 9992
2 59419 43.0052 32.0424 0001307 269.4060 90.6642 15.27575273129381
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-31415 satellite (OBJECT_ID: 2024-064X) is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX and was launched on April 5, 2024, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, with a span of 29 meters. The satellite features a dry mass of 700 kg and was equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology for communication purposes. Its power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters. This spacecraft is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and is identified as a member of the Starlink Group 6-47-22 payload group.
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 6-47-22
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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