STARLINK-31903 (59845)

COSPAR: 2024-097L | Alt Name: Starlink 31903

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 23, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

59845

International Designator

2024-097L

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:25:43 GMT

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Inclination

42.99°

Right Ascension

241.22°

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Argument of Perigee

281.21°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31903

Alternative Name

Starlink 31903

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 59845U 24097L   26200.80952980 -.00000674  00000+0 -14968-4 0  9994

2 59845  42.9947 241.2213 0000940 281.2140  78.8605 15.27572978122208

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Summary

The Starlink V2M satellite, designated as STARLINK-31903 or Starlink 31903, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. It was launched on May 23, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when fully deployed. Its dry mass is 700 kg, with an initial launch mass of 730 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology for communication purposes. The satellite's power system includes solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion system utilizes Argon ion thrusters.

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 6-62-11

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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