STARLINK-31452 (59527)

COSPAR: 2024-073S | Alt Name: Starlink 31452

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 17, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

59527

International Designator

2024-073S

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:08:15 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

295.29°

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Argument of Perigee

267.61°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31452

Alternative Name

Starlink 31452

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 59527U 24073S   26200.25573765 -.00000062  00000+0  72770-5 0  9990

2 59527  43.0039 295.2852 0001384 267.6081  92.4612 15.27574252126292

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Summary

The Starlink-31452 satellite, also known as STARLINK-31452, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on April 17, 2024, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has a configuration of Starlink v2 Mini and measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans 29 meters when its components are extended. It weighs approximately 730 kilograms at launch, with a dry mass of 700 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload for communication and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power. Its propulsion is provided by Argon ion thrusters, enabling it to maintain its orbit effectively. The mission aims to enhance global communication services as part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation program.

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

Dry Mass

700

Launch Mass

730

Shape

Box + pan

Radar Cross Section

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 6-51-17

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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