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STARLINK-31462 (59466)
COSPAR: 2024-068M | Alt Name: Starlink 31462
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 10, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59466
International Designator
2024-068M
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:03:46 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
8.13°
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Argument of Perigee
268.03°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31462
Alternative Name
Starlink 31462
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 59466U 24068M 26200.83595207 -.00001129 00000+0 -31518-4 0 9995
2 59466 43.0029 8.1347 0001140 268.0283 92.0438 15.27565391128739
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Summary
STARLINK-31462 is a communication satellite under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration, launched on April 10, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its dry mass is 700 kg, with a launch mass of 730 kg. The satellite is equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) for communication purposes within the Starlink Group 6-48-12 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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-48-12
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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