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STARLINK-31711 (59438)
COSPAR: 2024-065T | Alt Name: Starlink 31711
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59438
International Designator
2024-065T
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:38:37 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
26.46°
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Argument of Perigee
104.90°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31711
Alternative Name
Starlink 31711
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 59438U 24065T 26200.86016170 .00000058 00000+0 12848-4 0 9994
2 59438 53.1609 26.4568 0001073 104.9005 255.2116 15.34389192129184
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-31711 satellite, also known as STARLINK-31711, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on April 7, 2024, from Vandenberg Space Force Base (AFWTR) using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle from SLC4E. The satellite has a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters when deployed. It has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload for communication and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and Argon ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan" and it operates in a communication mission for 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 8-1-18
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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