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STARLINK-31666 (59572)
COSPAR: 2024-076J | Alt Name: Starlink 31666
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 23, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59572
International Designator
2024-076J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:35:32 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
336.09°
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Argument of Perigee
272.18°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31666
Alternative Name
Starlink 31666
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 59572U 24076J 26200.77468374 .00000636 00000+0 32642-4 0 9998
2 59572 43.0052 336.0867 0001757 272.1773 87.8877 15.27577663126784
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-31666 is a communication satellite from the Starlink v2 Mini configuration, launched on April 23, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. The satellite weighs 700 kilograms dry and was launched with a mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power. Manufactured by SPXS, the satellite is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and is part of the Starlink Group 6-53-09 constellation.
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 6-53-09
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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