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STARLINK-31700 (59436)
COSPAR: 2024-065R | Alt Name: Starlink 31700
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59436
International Designator
2024-065R
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:21:30 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
26.19°
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Argument of Perigee
109.47°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31700
Alternative Name
Starlink 31700
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 59436U 24065R 26200.93160581 -.00001662 00000+0 -38086-4 0 9992
2 59436 53.1605 26.1920 0001132 109.4711 250.6414 15.34395058129196
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-31700 is a Starlink v2 Mini satellite built by SPXS and owned by SpaceX. It was launched on April 7, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters with its equipment. Its dry mass is 700 kg and it weighed 730 kg at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, the satellite uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. The spacecraft is designed for communication purposes as part of the Starlink Group 8-1-16 constellation.
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 8-1-16
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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