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STARLINK-31665 (59655)
COSPAR: 2024-084B | Alt Name: Starlink 31665
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 6, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59655
International Designator
2024-084B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:01:19 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
12.00°
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Argument of Perigee
266.37°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31665
Alternative Name
Starlink 31665
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 59655U 24084B 26200.83425823 -.00008534 00000+0 -30130-3 0 9994
2 59655 43.0009 12.0024 0000604 266.3650 93.7133 15.27543836124620
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-31665 satellite, also known as Starlink 31665, was launched on May 6, 2024, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and has dimensions including a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. The satellite weighs 730 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 700 kilograms and is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It uses solar arrays and batteries for power and argon ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX) and operates in a box + pan shape, serving the mission of providing global internet connectivity as part of SpaceX's Starlink 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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-57-02
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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