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STARLINK-31799 (59652)
COSPAR: 2024-082X | Alt Name: Starlink 31799
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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
59652
International Designator
2024-082X
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:08:56 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
106.59°
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Argument of Perigee
277.95°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31799
Alternative Name
Starlink 31799
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 59652U 24082X 26200.17287992 .00001826 00000+0 75848-4 0 9990
2 59652 43.0027 106.5898 0001188 277.9484 82.1232 15.27593159125093
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Summary
STARLINK-31799 is a Starlink v2 Mini satellite (OBJECT_ID: 2024-082X) launched by SpaceX on May 3, 2024, from AFAFR LC101 using the Chang Zheng 5 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters, featuring solar arrays and batteries for power. It has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg, equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, as well as Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite is owned by SpaceX and part of the Starlink Group 6-55-22 constellation, serving communication purposes.
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 6-55-22
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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