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STARLINK-31989 (59959)
COSPAR: 2024-107Q | Alt Name: Starlink 31989
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 5, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59959
International Designator
2024-107Q
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:48:47 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
168.68°
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Argument of Perigee
81.50°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31989
Alternative Name
Starlink 31989
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 59959U 24107Q 26201.20055288 -.00002122 00000+0 -51733-4 0 9993
2 59959 53.1595 168.6750 0001163 81.5031 278.6104 15.34370794120104
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Summary
STARLINK-31989 is a Starlink V2M satellite, configured in the Starlink v2 Mini design and owned by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on June 5, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters, indicating the deployment of solar arrays or other deployable structures. Its dry mass is 700 kg, while its launch mass was 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays coupled with batteries for power generation. The satellite's mission is communication, aligning with SpaceX’s broader constellation to provide global internet coverage.
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 8-5-15
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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