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STARLINK-31754 (59488)
COSPAR: 2024-071E | Alt Name: Starlink 31754
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 13, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59488
International Designator
2024-071E
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:12:15 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
321.93°
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Argument of Perigee
271.33°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31754
Alternative Name
Starlink 31754
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 59488U 24071E 26200.67518176 .00000815 00000+0 39127-4 0 9998
2 59488 43.0027 321.9262 0001774 271.3335 88.7313 15.27581192128305
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-31754 satellite, also known as Starlink 31754, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on April 13, 2024. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when fully extended. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg, with a launch mass of 730 kg. It was launched from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Pad LC40. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays and batteries for power. The satellite is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) as part of the Starlink Group 6-49-05 mission to provide 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 6-49-05
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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