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STARLINK-31774 (59622)
COSPAR: 2024-080X | Alt Name: Starlink 31774
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 28, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59622
International Designator
2024-080X
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:25:56 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
8.19°
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Argument of Perigee
271.29°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31774
Alternative Name
Starlink 31774
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 59622U 24080X 26200.85134957 .00000075 00000+0 12244-4 0 9998
2 59622 43.0047 8.1913 0001229 271.2875 88.7836 15.27573854124781
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-31774 satellite, also known as Starlink 31774, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS) and was launched on April 28, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink Group 6-54-22 constellation and features a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Additionally, it uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries to generate 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.
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 6-54-22
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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