STARLINK-31974 (59885)

COSPAR: 2024-100A | Alt Name: Starlink 31974

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 28, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

59885

International Designator

2024-100A

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:16:57 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

103.29°

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Argument of Perigee

267.47°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31974

Alternative Name

Starlink 31974

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 59885U 24100A   26200.09511052  .00000151  00000+0  15005-4 0  9996

2 59885  43.0005 103.2913 0000714 267.4720  92.6050 15.27577952121150

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Summary

The Starlink V2M satellite identified by NORAD_CAT_ID 59885 and OBJECT_ID 2024-100A was launched on May 28, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration with a length of 0.3 meters and a diameter of 4.1 meters, featuring a span of 29 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. Its purpose is communication as part of the Starlink Group 6-60-01 constellation.

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 6-60-01

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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