STARLINK-31837 (61514)

COSPAR: 2024-183F | Alt Name: Starlink 31837

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 15, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

61514

International Designator

2024-183F

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:49:38 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

250.31°

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Argument of Perigee

86.53°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31837

Alternative Name

Starlink 31837

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 61514U 24183F   26200.40946980 -.00000787  00000+0 -12165-4 0  9997

2 61514  53.1594 250.3124 0001001  86.5307 273.5810 15.34388896 99823

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Summary

The STARLINK-31837 satellite, also known as Starlink 31837, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on October 15, 2024, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg and it was launched with a total mass of 730 kg. It is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration, equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication. The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power and employs Argon ion thrusters as its motor system.

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 10-10-06

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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