STARLINK-31764 (59653)

COSPAR: 2024-082Y | Alt Name: Starlink 31764

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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

59653

International Designator

2024-082Y

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:25:22 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

113.72°

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Argument of Perigee

274.17°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31764

Alternative Name

Starlink 31764

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 59653U 24082Y   26200.76761984  .00000237  00000+0  18148-4 0  9999

2 59653  43.0020 113.7181 0001153 274.1728  85.8992 15.27579048125212

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Summary

The Starlink-31764 satellite, also known as STARLINK-31764, is a communication satellite designed under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on May 3, 2024, from AFETR launch site using a Chang Zheng 5 launch vehicle from LC101. The satellite has a bus type of Starlink V2M and measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. It carries an equipment payload consisting of Ku/Ka/E-band, along with optical inter-satellite link capabilities. Its dry mass is 700 kg, and it was launched with a total mass of 730 kg. The satellite's power generation relies on solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters. It serves as part of the Starlink Group 6-55-23 constellation for 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.

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 6-55-23

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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