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STARLINK-31899 (59850)
COSPAR: 2024-097R | Alt Name: Starlink 31899
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 23, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59850
International Designator
2024-097R
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:18:46 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
251.47°
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Argument of Perigee
270.79°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31899
Alternative Name
Starlink 31899
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 59850U 24097R 26200.22136684 .00001388 00000+0 59978-4 0 9992
2 59850 43.0015 251.4730 0001276 270.7859 89.2847 15.27567906122032
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Summary
The STARLINK-31899 satellite, also known as Starlink 31899, is a communication satellite under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration. It was launched on May 23, 2024, from AFETR Launch Pad LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter, with a span of 29 meters. Weighing 730 kilograms at launch and 700 kilograms dry mass, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, the satellite utilizes Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The satellite was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and operates under the Starlink Group 6-62-16 mission.
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 6-62-16
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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