STARLINK-31907 (59797)

COSPAR: 2024-093R | Alt Name: Starlink 31907

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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

59797

International Designator

2024-093R

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:15:48 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

180.48°

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Argument of Perigee

269.73°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31907

Alternative Name

Starlink 31907

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 59797U 24093R   26201.21931277  .00000529  00000+0  28750-4 0  9999

2 59797  43.0016 180.4755 0001389 269.7327  90.3365 15.27579254122963

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Summary

STARLINK-31907 is a Starlink V2M satellite configured for Starlink v2 Mini and was launched on May 18, 2024, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length, has a diameter of 4.1 meters, and spans 29 meters with its deployed components. 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 for communication purposes, the satellite also features Argon ion thrusters as motors and solar arrays with batteries for power supply. The satellite's shape is described as box-like with a panel configuration and it is owned by SPXS (SpaceX).

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 6-59-16

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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