STARLINK-31437 (60057)

COSPAR: 2024-112V | Alt Name: Starlink 31437

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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

60057

International Designator

2024-112V

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

182.45°

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Argument of Perigee

79.79°

Period

93.90 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31437

Alternative Name

Starlink 31437

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 60057U 24112V   26201.25004630  .00000650  00000+0  31088-4 0  9993

2 60057  53.1608 182.4474 0001113  79.7887 137.6195 15.33547944  5614

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Summary

The STARLINK-31437 satellite, also known as Starlink 31437, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and launched on June 8, 2024, from the AFWTR launch site using a Falcon 9 vehicle from SLC4E. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters, featuring a "Box + pan" shape design. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power generation, the satellite has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and launched at a total mass of 730 kilograms. The propulsion system consists of Argon ion thrusters.

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 8-8-20

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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