STARLINK-31790 (59648)

COSPAR: 2024-082T | Alt Name: Starlink 31790

DECAYED

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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

59648

International Designator

2024-082T

Decay Date

8/21/2025

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31790

Alternative Name

Starlink 31790

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The STARLINK-31790 satellite, also known as Starlink 31790, is a communication satellite built by SPXS and part of the Starlink Group 6-55-18 mission. Launched on May 3, 2024, from LC101 at AFETR using a Chang Zheng 5 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters. The satellite carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link and is equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays with batteries for power. Its dry mass is 700 kg, and it had a launch mass of 730 kg. It was identified in orbit on May 3 at 0342:29 UTC.

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

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 6-55-18

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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