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STARLINK-31826 (59768)
COSPAR: 2024-091R | Alt Name: Starlink 31826
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59768
International Designator
2024-091R
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:39:40 GMT
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Inclination
53.15°
Right Ascension
123.06°
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Argument of Perigee
51.94°
Period
92.73 min
Mean Motion
15.53 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31826
Alternative Name
Starlink 31826
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 59768U 24091R 26201.02755507 .00113282 00000+0 17680-2 0 9993
2 59768 53.1492 123.0591 0005173 51.9358 308.2119 15.52977471123399
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-31826, also known as Starlink 31826, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on May 14, 2024, from AFWTR using SLC4E with the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. Weighing 700 kilograms dry and 730 kilograms at launch, it is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and has a "Box + pan" shape. It was launched as part of the Starlink Group 8-7-16 mission to enhance communication services.
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 8-7-16
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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