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STARLINK-31807 (59639)
COSPAR: 2024-082J | Alt Name: Starlink 31807
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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
59639
International Designator
2024-082J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:17:10 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
114.00°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
289.27°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31807
Alternative Name
Starlink 31807
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 59639U 24082J 26200.80359774 -.00004201 00000+0 -14317-3 0 9998
2 59639 43.0034 113.9950 0000591 289.2654 70.8134 15.27594675125010
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Summary
The satellite STARLINK-31807 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-082J) is a Starlink V2M variant configured as part of the Starlink v2 Mini series, owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on May 3, 2024, from LC101 at AFETR using a Chang Zheng 5 launch vehicle, this satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and was launched with a total mass of 730 kg. It features a Ku/Ka/E-band payload complemented by an optical inter-satellite link and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's dimensions include a length of 0.3 meters, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. Equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, its primary mission is communication within the Starlink Group 6-55-09 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.
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 6-55-09
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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