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STARLINK-31866 (59668)
COSPAR: 2024-084Q | Alt Name: Starlink 31866
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 6, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59668
International Designator
2024-084Q
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:17:35 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
8.28°
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Argument of Perigee
266.76°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31866
Alternative Name
Starlink 31866
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 59668U 24084Q 26200.80388469 .00000041 00000+0 11023-4 0 9993
2 59668 43.0022 8.2841 0001344 266.7649 93.3049 15.27573364124662
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-31866 satellite, also known as Starlink 31866, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the Starlink V2M bus series. Launched on May 6, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 (LC40) aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg, and its launch mass was 730 kg. Equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power. The satellite's propulsion system consists of Argon ion thrusters, enabling precise maneuvering in orbit. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), the mission of STARLINK-31866 is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 6-57-15 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 6-57-15
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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