STARLINK-31748 (59612)

COSPAR: 2024-080M | Alt Name: Starlink 31748

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 28, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

59612

International Designator

2024-080M

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:48:54 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

8.00°

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Argument of Perigee

274.41°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31748

Alternative Name

Starlink 31748

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 59612U 24080M   26200.82563345  .00000298  00000+0  20362-4 0  9998

2 59612  43.0016   8.0018 0001673 274.4093  85.6567 15.27587466125952

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Summary

The Starlink V2M satellite, designated STARLINK-31748 or Starlink 31748, was manufactured by SPXS and launched on April 28, 2024, from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration designed for communication purposes. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters, equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link. Its dry mass is 700 kg, and it had a launch mass of 730 kg. The satellite uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power.

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

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 6-54-12

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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