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STARLINK-31589 (59654)
COSPAR: 2024-084A | Alt Name: Starlink 31589
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 6, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59654
International Designator
2024-084A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:32:52 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
16.87°
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Argument of Perigee
262.04°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31589
Alternative Name
Starlink 31589
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 59654U 24084A 26200.56449975 .00000419 00000+0 24745-4 0 9995
2 59654 43.0010 16.8700 0001485 262.0436 98.0247 15.27579365124560
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-31589 satellite, designated OBJECT_ID 2024-084A and cataloged under NORAD CAT ID 59654, is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on May 6, 2024, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has dimensions including 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 and solar arrays along with batteries for power, it carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite has a launch mass of 730 kg and a dry mass of 700 kg.
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 6-57-01
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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