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STARLINK-31812 (59800)
COSPAR: 2024-093U | Alt Name: Starlink 31812
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 18, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59800
International Designator
2024-093U
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:38:53 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
181.61°
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Argument of Perigee
268.71°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31812
Alternative Name
Starlink 31812
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 59800U 24093U 26201.02700868 .00000137 00000+0 14516-4 0 9993
2 59800 43.0006 181.6107 0001498 268.7096 91.3584 15.27576614123001
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Summary
STARLINK-31812 is a Starlink V2M satellite configured in the Starlink v2 Mini design, manufactured by SPXS and launched on May 18, 2024, from Launch Complex 40 at the Air Force Eastern Test Range 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 solar arrays deployed. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 730 kilograms. It is equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and uses solar arrays and batteries for power. The shape of the satellite is described as "Box + pan," and it belongs to the Starlink Group 6-59-19 constellation. The mission of STARLINK-31812 is communication, owned by SPXS.
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 6-59-19
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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