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STARLINK-31587 (59570)
COSPAR: 2024-076G | Alt Name: Starlink 31587
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 23, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59570
International Designator
2024-076G
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:22:12 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
343.51°
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Argument of Perigee
275.23°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31587
Alternative Name
Starlink 31587
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 59570U 24076G 26200.72375631 .00000265 00000+0 19168-4 0 9990
2 59570 43.0038 343.5103 0001109 275.2277 84.8448 15.27576783126712
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-31587 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on April 23, 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. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans 29 meters when deployed. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload equipment and an optical inter-satellite link for communication, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its shape consists of a box with a pan configuration and it uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor. The satellite's purpose is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 6-53-07 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 6-53-07
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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