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STARLINK-31833 (59733)
COSPAR: 2024-090D | Alt Name: Starlink 31833
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 13, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59733
International Designator
2024-090D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:20:23 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
157.54°
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Argument of Perigee
271.43°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31833
Alternative Name
Starlink 31833
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 59733U 24090D 26200.80582594 .00002818 00000+0 11187-3 0 9992
2 59733 43.0030 157.5387 0001364 271.4265 88.6430 15.27590319123643
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Summary
The Starlink-31833 satellite, also known as Starlink 31833, is a communication satellite built by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on May 13, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It operates within the Starlink v2 Mini configuration as part of the Starlink Group 6-58-04 mission. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans 29 meters, featuring solar arrays and batteries for power. Its dry mass is 700 kg and launch mass is 730 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload, optical inter-satellite link, and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion.
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 6-58-04
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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