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STARLINK-31733 (59486)
COSPAR: 2024-071C | Alt Name: Starlink 31733
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 13, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59486
International Designator
2024-071C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:02:21 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
314.09°
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Argument of Perigee
277.69°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31733
Alternative Name
Starlink 31733
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 59486U 24071C 26200.66829963 .00000274 00000+0 19487-4 0 9990
2 59486 43.0019 314.0908 0001390 277.6901 82.3793 15.27583374128391
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite identified by NORAD_CAT_ID 59486, designated OBJECT_ID 2024-071C and named STARLINK-31733 or Starlink 31733, is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration manufactured by SPXS. It was launched on April 13, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. Equipped with Argon ion thrusters and solar arrays for power, it carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload alongside an optical inter-satellite link. At launch, the satellite had a mass of 730 kg and has a dry mass of 700 kg. Its shape is described as "Box + pan," and it serves communication purposes 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.
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 6-49-03
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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