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STARLINK-31482 (59461)
COSPAR: 2024-068G | Alt Name: Starlink 31482
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 10, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59461
International Designator
2024-068G
Decay Date
8/10/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31482
Alternative Name
Starlink 31482
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 59461 and OBJECT ID 2024-068G was launched on April 10, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Launch Pad LC40, using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite, part of the Starlink Group 6-48-07 mission and named STARLINK-31482 or Starlink 31482, has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. It features a configuration known as "Starlink v2 Mini" with dimensions including a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), the satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan," and it operates in space to provide global 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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-48-07
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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