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STARLINK-31737 (59537)
COSPAR: 2024-074D | Alt Name: Starlink 31737
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 18, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59537
International Designator
2024-074D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:14:42 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
317.59°
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Argument of Perigee
274.36°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31737
Alternative Name
Starlink 31737
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 59537U 24074D 26200.76021624 .00000358 00000+0 22549-4 0 9995
2 59537 43.0016 317.5879 0001016 274.3633 85.7102 15.27576717126214
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-31737, also known as Starlink 31737, is a communication spacecraft belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on April 18, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg, equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and has a span of 29 meters. It uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor system and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The spacecraft's shape is described as "Box + pan" and it operates under the ownership of SPXS (SpaceX), being part of the Starlink Group 6-52-04 payload mission.
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 6-52-04
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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