STARLINK-31687 (59798)

COSPAR: 2024-093S | Alt Name: Starlink 31687

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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

59798

International Designator

2024-093S

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:54:37 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

185.84°

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Argument of Perigee

271.75°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31687

Alternative Name

Starlink 31687

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 59798U 24093S   26200.32960243 -.00000047  00000+0  77937-5 0  9994

2 59798  42.9996 185.8359 0000982 271.7452  88.3287 15.27576661122822

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Summary

The Starlink-31687 satellite, identified by NORAD catalog ID 59798 and OBJECT_ID 2024-093S, is a part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on May 18, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite weighs 730 kg at launch and has a dry mass of 700 kg. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and has a span of 29 meters. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, while Argon ion thrusters are used as its propulsion system. The spacecraft’s shape is described as "Box + pan," indicating its unique design for optimal performance 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

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 6-59-17

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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