STARLINK-31472 (59730)

COSPAR: 2024-090A | Alt Name: Starlink 31472

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 13, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

59730

International Designator

2024-090A

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:53:23 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

154.82°

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Argument of Perigee

230.25°

Period

94.22 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31472

Alternative Name

Starlink 31472

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

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Latest TLEs

1 59730U 24090A   26201.24541299  .00006887  00000+0  25344-3 0  9995

2 59730  43.0017 154.8176 0000722 230.2527 129.8262 15.28371035123714

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-31472 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-090A) is a Starlink v2 Mini configuration manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. Launched on May 13, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg, and its launch mass was 730 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities along with optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, while it utilizes Argon ion thrusters as propulsion systems.

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

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 6-58-01

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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