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STARLINK-31753 (59484)
COSPAR: 2024-071A | Alt Name: Starlink 31753
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 13, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59484
International Designator
2024-071A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:44:55 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
314.31°
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Argument of Perigee
265.35°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31753
Alternative Name
Starlink 31753
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 59484U 24071A 26200.69786462 -.00000449 00000+0 -68112-5 0 9993
2 59484 43.0036 314.3117 0001251 265.3501 94.7207 15.27575758128393
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-31753, also known as Starlink 31753, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation, categorized under the "Starlink v2 Mini" configuration. It was launched on April 13, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span reaching up to 29 meters when fully deployed. It weighs approximately 700 kilograms at dry mass and 730 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Argon ion thrusters, solar arrays for power generation, batteries, and an advanced payload including Ku/Ka/E-band communication links and optical inter-satellite connectivity, the satellite is designed to enhance global internet coverage. The satellite's shape resembles a box with a panel arrangement, and it was manufactured by 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 6-49-01
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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