STARLINK-31829 (59770)

COSPAR: 2024-091T | Alt Name: Starlink 31829

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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

59770

International Designator

2024-091T

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:04:51 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

131.37°

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Argument of Perigee

82.78°

Period

94.10 min

Mean Motion

15.30 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31829

Alternative Name

Starlink 31829

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 59770U 24091T   26201.21170561  .00001211  00000+0  53001-4 0  9995

2 59770  53.1596 131.3720 0001327  82.7795 277.3356 15.30206709123290

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Summary

STARLINK-31829 is a Starlink v2 Mini satellite (BUS: Starlink V2M) owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on May 14, 2024, from AFWTR using Falcon 9 at SLC4E, it has a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. The satellite has a launch mass of 730 kg and a dry mass of 700 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power. Motorized by Argon ion thrusters, the satellite's shape is described as box plus pan configuration.

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 8-7-18

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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