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STARLINK-31535 (59504)
COSPAR: 2024-071W | Alt Name: Starlink 31535
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 13, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59504
International Designator
2024-071W
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:34:27 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
322.04°
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Argument of Perigee
258.69°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31535
Alternative Name
Starlink 31535
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 59504U 24071W 26200.69060147 .00001046 00000+0 47533-4 0 9996
2 59504 43.0018 322.0375 0001196 258.6915 101.3802 15.27572381128306
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-31535 satellite, also known as Starlink 31535, was launched on April 13, 2024, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink Group 6-49-21 and falls under the configuration of Starlink v2 Mini. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and measures 0.3 meters in length, with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its power system consists of solar arrays and batteries, while its motor system uses Argon ion thrusters. The satellite is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and was manufactured by the same entity.
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 6-49-21
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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