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STARLINK-31692 (59577)
COSPAR: 2024-076P | Alt Name: Starlink 31692
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 23, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59577
International Designator
2024-076P
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:03:21 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
339.69°
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Argument of Perigee
321.17°
Period
93.72 min
Mean Motion
15.37 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31692
Alternative Name
Starlink 31692
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 59577U 24076P 26200.79400382 .00040584 00000+0 11146-2 0 9990
2 59577 43.0004 339.6923 0011040 321.1683 38.8378 15.36503087126746
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Summary
STARLINK-31692, also known as Starlink 31692, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the ownership of SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on April 23, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite features dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when fully extended. It weighs 700 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite is propelled by Argon ion thrusters and has the primary mission to provide 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.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-53-14
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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