STARLINK-31749 (59631)

COSPAR: 2024-082A | Alt Name: Starlink 31749

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 3, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC101

Launch Vehicle

Chang Zheng 5

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

59631

International Designator

2024-082A

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:42:52 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

113.27°

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Argument of Perigee

269.13°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31749

Alternative Name

Starlink 31749

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 59631U 24082A   26200.82144010  .00000735  00000+0  36242-4 0  9995

2 59631  43.0035 113.2675 0001334 269.1279  90.9420 15.27581253125228

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Summary

The Starlink V2M satellite, designated as STARLINK-31749 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-082A), was launched on May 3, 2024, from the AFTSR launch site using a Chang Zheng 5 rocket. It is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and operated by SPXS (SpaceX). The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and has a span of 29 meters due to its solar arrays. Its dry mass is 700 kg, and it weighs 730 kg at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links, the satellite uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and relies on solar arrays and batteries for power. The mission of STARLINK-31749 is communication purposes as part of the Starlink Group 6-55-01 constellation.

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

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 6-55-01

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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