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STARLINK-31751 (59574)
COSPAR: 2024-076L | Alt Name: Starlink 31751
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 23, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59574
International Designator
2024-076L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:13:00 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
343.24°
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Argument of Perigee
268.75°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31751
Alternative Name
Starlink 31751
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 59574U 24076L 26200.80070501 .00001316 00000+0 57330-4 0 9992
2 59574 43.0025 343.2364 0001369 268.7527 91.3168 15.27581503126708
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-31751 satellite, also known as Starlink 31751, is a communication spacecraft belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 6-53-11 payload. Launched on April 23, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station LC40 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, the satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The spacecraft utilizes Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box plus pan shape. Manufactured by SPXS, it serves communication purposes under the ownership of SpaceX.
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 6-53-11
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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