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STARLINK-31908 (59901)
COSPAR: 2024-100S | Alt Name: Starlink 31908
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 28, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59901
International Designator
2024-100S
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:35:53 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
90.76°
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Argument of Perigee
278.20°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31908
Alternative Name
Starlink 31908
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 59901U 24100S 26201.06659633 .00000178 00000+0 15997-4 0 9990
2 59901 43.0016 90.7598 0000779 278.1984 81.8779 15.27574745121472
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-31908 (OBJECT_ID: 2024-100S) is a Starlink V2M configuration designed for communication purposes. Launched on May 28, 2024, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the satellite has a length of 0.3 meters and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. It weighs 730 kg at launch and has a dry mass of 700 kg. The equipment includes Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite links, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The propulsion system uses Argon ion thrusters for maneuvering. Manufactured by SPXS, the satellite is part of the Starlink Group 6-60-17 constellation and is owned by SPXS.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-60-17
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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