STARLINK-31786 (59771)

COSPAR: 2024-091U | Alt Name: Starlink 31786

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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

59771

International Designator

2024-091U

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:17 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

133.27°

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Argument of Perigee

80.99°

Period

94.11 min

Mean Motion

15.30 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31786

Alternative Name

Starlink 31786

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 59771U 24091U   26200.83354148 -.00000307  00000+0  17525-5 0  9996

2 59771  53.1598 133.2727 0001276  80.9863 279.1282 15.30188902123236

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Summary

STARLINK-31786 is a communication satellite with the OBJECT_ID 2024-091U, operating under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on May 14, 2024, from Space Launch Complex 4E at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a length of 0.3 meters, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. The satellite weighs 700 kilograms dry and 730 kilograms at launch. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, utilizing solar arrays and batteries for power. Propulsion is provided by Argon ion thrusters.

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 8-7-19

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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