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STARLINK-31843 (59722)
COSPAR: 2024-088Q | Alt Name: Starlink 31843
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59722
International Designator
2024-088Q
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:46:45 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
248.39°
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Argument of Perigee
78.53°
Period
94.00 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31843
Alternative Name
Starlink 31843
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 59722U 24088Q 26200.28247631 .00063933 00000+0 20453-2 0 9999
2 59722 53.1587 248.3937 0001203 78.5342 281.5794 15.31842629123831
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-31843 satellite, also known as Starlink 31843, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on May 10, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The dry mass of the satellite is 700 kg, while its launch mass was 730 kg. Starlink-31843 uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and employs Argon ion thrusters as propulsion motors. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration. It is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and is part of the Starlink Group 8-2-15 payload.
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 8-2-15
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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