STARLINK-31794 (59803)

COSPAR: 2024-093X | Alt Name: Starlink 31794

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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

59803

International Designator

2024-093X

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:36:10 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

183.94°

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Argument of Perigee

262.92°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31794

Alternative Name

Starlink 31794

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 59803U 24093X   26200.65012019  .00003129  00000+0  12323-3 0  9995

2 59803  43.0027 183.9410 0001515 262.9190  97.1489 15.27568782122947

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Summary

The Starlink V2M satellite, designated STARLINK-31794 or Starlink 31794, was launched on May 18, 2024, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR), Launch Complex 40 (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. It weighs 730 kilograms at launch, reducing to 700 kilograms dry mass post-launch. The spacecraft is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for high-speed data transfer and communication. Its power system includes solar arrays and batteries, while it uses Argon ion thrusters for maneuvering. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), this satellite is part of the Starlink Group 6-59-22 constellation designed to enhance global internet connectivity.

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

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 6-59-22

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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