STARLINK-31785 (60131)

COSPAR: 2024-118U | Alt Name: Starlink 31785

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 24, 2024

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

60131

International Designator

2024-118U

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:42:29 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

130.09°

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Argument of Perigee

84.05°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31785

Alternative Name

Starlink 31785

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

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Latest TLEs

1 60131U 24118U   26201.23784587 -.00000339  00000+0  83582-6 0  9999

2 60131  53.1602 130.0877 0001372  84.0474 276.0684 15.31697546116004

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Summary

The STARLINK-31785 satellite, also known as Starlink 31785, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink v2 Mini configuration. It was launched on June 24, 2024, from the AFWTR launch site using Falcon 9 at SLC4E. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg, and it was launched with a total mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power and argon ion thrusters as its motor. The mission aims 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 9-2-19

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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