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STARLINK-31702 (59585)
COSPAR: 2024-076X | Alt Name: Starlink 31702
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 23, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59585
International Designator
2024-076X
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:14:52 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
343.23°
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Argument of Perigee
265.56°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31702
Alternative Name
Starlink 31702
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 59585U 24076X 26200.80199367 -.00000179 00000+0 30233-5 0 9997
2 59585 43.0024 343.2315 0001364 265.5579 94.5117 15.27577785126708
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-31702 satellite, also known as Starlink 31702, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration manufactured by SPXS and owned by SPXS. Launched on April 23, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters. It weighs approximately 700 kilograms dry with a launch mass of 730 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes. Its propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters, and it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The shape of the satellite is described as a box with a pan configuration.
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 6-53-22
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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