STARLINK-31914 (59902)

COSPAR: 2024-100T | Alt Name: Starlink 31914

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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

59902

International Designator

2024-100T

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:24:26 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

99.73°

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Argument of Perigee

335.81°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31914

Alternative Name

Starlink 31914

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

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Latest TLEs

1 59902U 24100T   26200.76697372 -.00000047  00000+0  77992-5 0  9999

2 59902  43.0032  99.7298 0000353 335.8115  24.2720 15.27566144121248

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Summary

STARLINK-31914, also known as Starlink 31914, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on May 28, 2024. Built by SpaceX (SPXS) in the US, this satellite uses Falcon 9 launch vehicle from LC40 at AFETR. It features a Box + pan shape with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it weighs 730 kg at launch and has a dry mass of 700 kg. The satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor system.

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 6-60-18

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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