STARLINK-31919 (59880)

COSPAR: 2024-098Y | Alt Name: Starlink 31919

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 24, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

59880

International Designator

2024-098Y

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:53:14 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

253.67°

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Argument of Perigee

273.63°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31919

Alternative Name

Starlink 31919

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 59880U 24098Y   26200.49530200 -.00000089  00000+0  63001-5 0  9998

2 59880  43.0014 253.6679 0001366 273.6299  86.4397 15.27574201122002

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Summary

The STARLINK-31919 satellite, also known as Starlink 31919, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink Group 6-63-23 and was launched on May 24, 2024. It was manufactured by SPXS in the United States using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from Launch Complex 39A (LC39A). The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it has an operational dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. It is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan."

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 6-63-23

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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