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STARLINK-31890 (59785)
COSPAR: 2024-093D | Alt Name: Starlink 31890
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 18, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59785
International Designator
2024-093D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:16:28 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
182.18°
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Argument of Perigee
270.59°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31890
Alternative Name
Starlink 31890
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 59785U 24093D 26200.30310209 -.00000077 00000+0 67414-5 0 9991
2 59785 43.0013 182.1832 0001141 270.5911 89.4810 15.27575148122868
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-31890 satellite, also known as Starlink 31890, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 6-59-04 payload. It was launched on May 18, 2024, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite is manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX) and operated for communication purposes. With dimensions of approximately 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters, it has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and employs Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system.
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 6-59-04
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
Map
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