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STARLINK-31783 (59750)
COSPAR: 2024-090W | Alt Name: Starlink 31783
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 13, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59750
International Designator
2024-090W
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:07:33 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
155.44°
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Argument of Perigee
272.43°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31783
Alternative Name
Starlink 31783
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 59750U 24090W 26201.21358044 .00000518 00000+0 28331-4 0 9993
2 59750 43.0017 155.4365 0001150 272.4327 87.6393 15.27577224123695
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Summary
The Starlink-31783 satellite, also known as STARLINK-31783 and part of the Starlink Group 6-58-21 payload, was launched on May 13, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. The satellite weighs 730 kg at launch and has a dry mass of 700 kg, equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power, and features Argon ion thrusters as its motor system. Its main purpose is communication, utilizing a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link. The satellite's shape is described as box + pan, manufactured by SPXS, and owned by the same entity.
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 6-58-21
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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