STARLINK-2031 (47648)

COSPAR: 2021-012AE | Alt Name: Starlink 2031

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 16, 2021

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

47648

International Designator

2021-012AE

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:56:51 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

230.53°

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Argument of Perigee

76.64°

Period

94.02 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-2031

Alternative Name

Starlink 2031

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 47648U 21012AE  26184.53948768  .00030224  00000-0  98279-3 0  9995

2 47648  53.1580 230.5317 0002212  76.6374 283.4874 15.31666205298059

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Summary

The STARLINK-2031 satellite, also known as Starlink 2031, is a communication satellite owned and manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on February 16, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Launch Complex 40, using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it is part of the Starlink constellation. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters when fully deployed. It has a dry mass of 248 kilograms and was launched with a mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters for orbital adjustments.

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

0.2

Diameter

2.8

Span

Dry Mass

248

Launch Mass

260

Shape

Box + pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink V1.0-L19-29

Purpose

Communication

Mission

Communication

Manufacturer

SPXS

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Starlink

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Krypton ion thrusters

Equipment

Ku/Ka-band payload (all), optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes)

Power System

Solar arrays, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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