STARLINK-31739 (59766)

COSPAR: 2024-091P | Alt Name: Starlink 31739

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 14, 2024

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

59766

International Designator

2024-091P

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:37:29 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

126.95°

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Argument of Perigee

86.57°

Period

94.11 min

Mean Motion

15.30 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31739

Alternative Name

Starlink 31739

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

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Latest TLEs

1 59766U 24091P   26201.52603314  .00000449  00000+0  27301-4 0  9997

2 59766  53.1595 126.9455 0001284  86.5672 273.5476 15.30194208123388

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Summary

STARLINK-31739 is a Starlink v2 Mini satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by SPXS. Launched on May 14, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the satellite weighs 730 kg at launch with a dry mass of 700 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link. The satellite's dimensions are a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. Power comes from solar arrays and batteries, and it uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Its primary purpose is communication as part of the Starlink Group 8-7-14 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.

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 8-7-14

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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