STARLINK-31862 (59786)

COSPAR: 2024-093E | Alt Name: Starlink 31862

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 18, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

59786

International Designator

2024-093E

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:01:51 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

183.22°

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Argument of Perigee

277.56°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31862

Alternative Name

Starlink 31862

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

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Latest TLEs

1 59786U 24093E   26200.66795346 -.00000051  00000+0  76646-5 0  9999

2 59786  43.0021 183.2243 0001053 277.5568  82.5164 15.27575590122882

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Summary

STARLINK-31862 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on May 18, 2024, from AFETR LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft, with a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters, has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's power system consists of solar arrays and batteries. Owned by SPXS (SpaceX), it operates as part of the Starlink Group 6-59-05 constellation for communication purposes.

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 6-59-05

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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