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STARLINK-31876 (59938)
COSPAR: 2024-106S | Alt Name: Starlink 31876
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 1, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59938
International Designator
2024-106S
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:45:15 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
307.63°
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Argument of Perigee
265.34°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31876
Alternative Name
Starlink 31876
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 59938U 24106S 26200.57310100 .00001361 00000+0 59000-4 0 9992
2 59938 43.0021 307.6324 0001256 265.3442 94.7266 15.27572353120705
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-31876 satellite, also known as Starlink 31876, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on June 1, 2024, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters. The satellite carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It is equipped with Argon ion thrusters as its motor system and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. Its dry mass is 700 kg, while its launch mass was 730 kg.
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 6-64-17
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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