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STARLINK-31845 (60129)
COSPAR: 2024-118S | Alt Name: Starlink 31845
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60129
International Designator
2024-118S
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:09:47 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
128.97°
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Argument of Perigee
88.64°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31845
Alternative Name
Starlink 31845
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 60129U 24118S 26201.17346144 .00000497 00000+0 25849-4 0 9996
2 60129 53.1613 128.9693 0001052 88.6387 271.4736 15.34395465116019
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-31845 is a communication satellite under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and designated as 2024-118S by NORAD. Launched on June 24, 2024, from AFWTR's SLC4E pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) in the US. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters, equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power supply. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, along with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kilograms, and it had a launch mass of 730 kilograms. Its mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 9-2-17 constellation.
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 9-2-17
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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