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STARLINK-31859 (59848)
COSPAR: 2024-097P | Alt Name: Starlink 31859
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 23, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59848
International Designator
2024-097P
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:32:52 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
241.26°
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Argument of Perigee
264.88°
Period
94.24 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31859
Alternative Name
Starlink 31859
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 59848U 24097P 26200.81449360 .00021449 00000+0 77712-3 0 9997
2 59848 42.9995 241.2562 0001473 264.8821 95.1863 15.27983028122206
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-31859 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink V2M series, specifically configured as Starlink v2 Mini. It was launched by SpaceX on May 23, 2024, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms, and it carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's propulsion system uses Argon ion thrusters for maneuvering in space. It was deployed as part of the Starlink Group 6-62-14 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.
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 6-62-14
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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