STARLINK-31992 (60023)

COSPAR: 2024-111H | Alt Name: Starlink 31992

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 8, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

60023

International Designator

2024-111H

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:47:33 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

184.01°

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Argument of Perigee

73.49°

Period

94.11 min

Mean Motion

15.30 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31992

Alternative Name

Starlink 31992

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 60023U 24111H   26200.36635653 -.00000033  00000+0  11001-4 0  9990

2 60023  53.1590 184.0149 0001033  73.4864 286.6250 15.30196346119202

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Summary

STARLINK-31992 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink V2M series and classified under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration. Launched on June 8, 2024, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 pad aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. It weighs approximately 700 kg dry mass and had an initial launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities along with optical inter-satellite links, it uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays combined with batteries for power generation. The mission objective is to provide communication services.

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 10-1-08

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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