STARLINK-31497 (60592)

COSPAR: 2024-150K | Alt Name: Starlink 31497

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 20, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

60592

International Designator

2024-150K

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:59:21 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

49.98°

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Argument of Perigee

81.21°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31497

Alternative Name

Starlink 31497

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 60592U 24150K   26200.99955939  .00000240  00000+0  18233-4 0  9998

2 60592  53.1611  49.9766 0001235  81.2136 278.9007 15.34393559108339

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Summary

The Starlink-31497 satellite, also known as "Starlink 31497," was launched on August 20, 2024, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of SpaceX's Starlink v2 Mini configuration and has a dry mass of 700 kg with a launch mass of 730 kg. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and its span is 29 meters. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it is designed for communication purposes. It uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor and solar arrays with batteries for power. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan design.

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 10-5-10

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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