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STARLINK-31654 (59858)
COSPAR: 2024-098A | Alt Name: Starlink 31654
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 24, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59858
International Designator
2024-098A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:36:56 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
247.92°
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Argument of Perigee
277.97°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31654
Alternative Name
Starlink 31654
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 59858U 24098A 26200.19231594 .00001064 00000+0 48173-4 0 9999
2 59858 43.0031 247.9165 0001470 277.9718 82.0966 15.27577387122036
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-31654, also known as Starlink 31654, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 6-63-01 payload. Launched on May 24, 2024, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite measures approximately 0.3 meters in length, has a diameter of 4.1 meters, and spans 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg while its launch mass was 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment, it relies on solar arrays and batteries for power and uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite was manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity, serving a communication mission 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.
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 6-63-01
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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