STARLINK-31541 (59633)

COSPAR: 2024-082C | Alt Name: Starlink 31541

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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

59633

International Designator

2024-082C

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:43:19 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

110.48°

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Argument of Perigee

259.12°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31541

Alternative Name

Starlink 31541

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 59633U 24082C   26200.11342491  .00001289  00000+0  56343-4 0  9991

2 59633  43.0005 110.4799 0000760 259.1174 100.9593 15.27593396125187

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-31541 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-082C) is a Starlink V2M model launched on May 3, 2024, from LC101 at AFETR using the Chang Zheng 5 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters, with a span of 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg, while its launch mass was 730 kg. It belongs to SPXS (SpaceX) and is part of the Starlink Group 6-55-03 payload. Its shape is described as "Box + pan."

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 6-55-03

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

SPXS

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Starlink V2M

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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