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STARLINK-31531 (59477)
COSPAR: 2024-068Y | Alt Name: Starlink 31531
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 10, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59477
International Designator
2024-068Y
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:58:39 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
312.15°
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Argument of Perigee
291.97°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31531
Alternative Name
Starlink 31531
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 59477U 24068Y 26200.99907001 -.00000946 00000+0 -24854-4 0 9994
2 59477 42.9997 312.1509 0000890 291.9745 68.1012 15.27570512129385
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Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, designated STARLINK-31531 or Starlink 31531, is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on April 10, 2024, using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. With dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters, it features a span of 29 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for high-speed communication. Power generation comes from solar arrays and batteries, while the propulsion system utilizes Argon ion thrusters. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration, aimed at enhancing its functionality within SpaceX’s Starlink constellation for global internet coverage.
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 6-48-23
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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