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STARLINK-31798 (59635)
COSPAR: 2024-082E | Alt Name: Starlink 31798
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 3, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC101
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 5
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59635
International Designator
2024-082E
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:13:30 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
112.18°
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Argument of Perigee
260.78°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31798
Alternative Name
Starlink 31798
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 59635U 24082E 26201.13438406 -.00000447 00000+0 -67214-5 0 9995
2 59635 43.0033 112.1770 0001079 260.7789 99.2940 15.27578263125061
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Summary
STARLINK-31798 is a communication satellite under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration, manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. Launched on May 3, 2024, from LC101 at AFETR using the Chang Zheng 5 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans up to 29 meters. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, solar arrays, and batteries for power supply. Its motor system comprises Argon ion thrusters. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration and it is part of the Starlink Group 6-55-05 payload mission.
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 6-55-05
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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