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STARLINK-31920 (59907)
COSPAR: 2024-100Y | Alt Name: Starlink 31920
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 28, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59907
International Designator
2024-100Y
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:31:52 GMT
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Inclination
42.99°
Right Ascension
41.15°
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Argument of Perigee
272.82°
Period
91.97 min
Mean Motion
15.66 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31920
Alternative Name
Starlink 31920
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 59907U 24100Y 26200.89714049 .00045495 00000+0 43038-3 0 9996
2 59907 42.9882 41.1531 0027090 272.8202 86.9563 15.65743682122022
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-31920 satellite, designated as 2024-100Y and cataloged under NORAD CAT ID 59907, is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration series manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on May 28, 2024, from AFETR LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this communication satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter, with a span of 29 meters. It carries a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission, utilizing Argon ion thrusters for propulsion.
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 6-60-23
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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