STARLINK-31823 (59794)

COSPAR: 2024-093N | Alt Name: Starlink 31823

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 18, 2024

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

59794

International Designator

2024-093N

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:34:12 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

185.97°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

271.18°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31823

Alternative Name

Starlink 31823

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 59794U 24093N   26200.23209031  .00001384  00000+0  59800-4 0  9993
2 59794  43.0014 185.9681 0001491 271.1808  88.8873 15.27578772122815

Source: Celestrak

Summary
The STARLINK-31823 satellite, also known as Starlink 31823, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the ownership of SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on May 18, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter, it has a span of 29 meters and carries a payload that includes Ku/Ka/E-band equipment along with optical inter-satellite links. The satellite is equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power, and uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor. Its dry mass is recorded at 700 kg while the launch mass was 730 kg.

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 6-59-13

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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