STARLINK-31699 (59551)

COSPAR: 2024-074T | Alt Name: Starlink 31699

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 18, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

59551

International Designator

2024-074T

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:35:00 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

317.93°

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Argument of Perigee

267.57°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31699

Alternative Name

Starlink 31699

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 59551U 24074T   26200.69097269  .00000475  00000+0  26790-4 0  9993

2 59551  43.0019 317.9259 0001244 267.5716  92.4993 15.27576996126209

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Summary

STARLINK-31699 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink V2M series and was launched on April 18, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.3 meters in length, has a diameter of 4.1 meters, and spans 29 meters with its solar arrays deployed. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. Its payload includes Ku/Ka/E-band communications equipment along with an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. Propulsion is provided by Argon ion thrusters, while power comes from solar arrays complemented by onboard batteries. The satellite is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS) as part of the Starlink Group 6-52-18 constellation, aiming to provide global 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.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.3

Diameter

4.1

Span

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 6-52-18

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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