STARLINK-31793 (60053)

COSPAR: 2024-112R | Alt Name: Starlink 31793

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 8, 2024

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

60053

International Designator

2024-112R

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:28:45 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

187.17°

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Argument of Perigee

86.06°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31793

Alternative Name

Starlink 31793

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 60053U 24112R   26200.22830546 -.00000528  00000+0 -44841-5 0  9996

2 60053  53.1634 187.1655 0001559  86.0572 274.0609 15.34386575118734

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Summary

STARLINK-31793, also known as Starlink 31793, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration series. Launched on June 8, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length, with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The motor propulsion system consists of Argon ion thrusters. This satellite was manufactured by SPXS, the same company that owns it, and its primary mission is to support global communication networks.

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 8-8-16

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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