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STARLINK-31510 (59575)
COSPAR: 2024-076M | Alt Name: Starlink 31510
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 23, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59575
International Designator
2024-076M
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:47:48 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
339.64°
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Argument of Perigee
260.45°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31510
Alternative Name
Starlink 31510
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 59575U 24076M 26200.78320546 -.00000378 00000+0 -42111-5 0 9998
2 59575 43.0043 339.6402 0001515 260.4489 99.6192 15.27575610126744
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, designated as STARLINK-31510 or Starlink 31510, is a communication satellite launched on April 23, 2024, from the AFETR launch site using Falcon 9 at LC40. The satellite has a length of 0.3 meters and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. It features a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini and weighs 730 kg at launch, with a dry mass of 700 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), this satellite operates within the Starlink Group 6-53-12 constellation for communication purposes.
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 6-53-12
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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