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STARLINK-31958 (59924)
COSPAR: 2024-106C | Alt Name: Starlink 31958
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 1, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59924
International Designator
2024-106C
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:31:17 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
289.02°
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Argument of Perigee
230.00°
Period
94.26 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31958
Alternative Name
Starlink 31958
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 59924U 24106C 26201.31339839 -.00014572 00000+0 -51956-3 0 9991
2 59924 43.0008 289.0222 0001696 229.9992 130.0711 15.27671477120974
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite identified by NORAD_CAT_ID 59924 and OBJECT_ID 2024-106C is a Starlink V2M satellite under the configuration of Starlink v2 Mini, launched on June 1, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (AFETR) at Launch Pad LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a length of 0.3 meters and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kilograms, and its launch mass was 730 kilograms. 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. Operated by SpaceX (SPXS), the satellite's primary mission is communication as part of the Starlink Group 6-64-03 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.
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 6-64-03
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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