STARLINK-31909, 59663

Orbit data source: Space-Track

STARLINK-31909, 59663 is a payload satellite owned by SpaceX/Seattle (US) in LEO that was launched on Mon, 06 May 2024 UTC via an FALCON 9 launch vehicle from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR). Payloads include a variety of satellites, spacecraft, and rockets equipped with specific instruments for various scientific and technological missions. These include communications satellites like Starlink; space stations such as the ISS; scientific satellites like the Hubble; Earth observation satellites from companies like Planet Labs, Umbra, and HawkEye 360; GPS; miniature CubeSats for education and research; and military/defense satellites.

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STARLINK-31909 details
Identifier
59663, 2024-084K
Orbit
LEO
Last TLE update10 hours ago
Origin
Flag of USSpaceX/Seattle (US)
ManufacturerSpaceX/Seattle
MissionOperational spacecraft
Bus & MotorSTARLINK V2M, Unknown motor
Mass730 kg wet, ~700 kg dry
Launch date (UTC)
2024-05-06 (8 months ago)
Launch vehicle
FALCON 9
Launch site
Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR)
Object type
Payload
Rocket body
Debris
Shape & HBRUnknown
Radar Cross SectionLarge (>1 m²)

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TLE from 10 hours ago
0 STARLINK-31909
1 59663U 24084K   25002.26140074 -.00010451  00000-0 -24361-3 0  9992
2 59663  43.0042 322.4923 0002085 271.8089  88.2529 15.40653322 38319
Epoch: 2025-01-02T06:16Z
Definitive object data (Epoch: 2025-01-02T06:16:25.023Z)
Latitude-0.00002°
Longitude126.24515°
Altitude443.911 km
Speed7.648 km/s
True Right ascension21h 29m 58s
True Declination0° 00' 00"
Sunlit
Object was in daylight at TLE epoch
Visualization TLE readout
Latitude-19.06185°
Longitude-34.59394°
Altitude447.761 km
Speed7.645 km/s
Apparent Right ascension08h 08m 25s
Apparent Declination-39° 26' 18"
Sunlit
Object is in daylight
Visualization observer readout
Local Sidereal Time16:20:21
Azimuth251.446° W
Elevation-46.894°
Doppler factor1
Orbital elements
Apogee altitude447.558 km
Perigee altitude444.713 km
Semi-major axis6,824.272 km
Eccentricity0.0002085
Inclination43.0042°
RAAN322.4923°
Arg. of periapsis271.8089°
True anomaly88.27678°
Mean anomaly88.2529°
Eccentric anomaly88.26484°
Mean motion3.84998 °/min
BSTAR-0.00024361
Orbital period93.51 mins
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STARLINK-31909 Visibility forecast

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5 mins2025-01-03 01:11:34.711Z238.737° WSW2025-01-03 01:13:34.711Z196.167° SSW42.343°2025-01-03 01:16:34.711Z75.783° E
4 mins2025-01-03 02:50:34.711Z293.694° NW2025-01-03 02:51:34.711Z325.14° NNW36.092°2025-01-03 02:54:34.711Z68.175° E
5 mins2025-01-03 04:28:34.711Z296.623° NW2025-01-03 04:30:34.711Z38.692° NE41.96°2025-01-03 04:33:34.711Z95.868° ESE
4 mins2025-01-03 06:06:34.711Z261.409° W2025-01-03 06:08:34.711Z199.103° SSW29.48°2025-01-03 06:10:34.711Z150.789° SSE
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