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STARLINK-31002 (58495)
COSPAR: 2023-186Y | Alt Name: Starlink 31002
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 3, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58495
International Designator
2023-186Y
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:05:59 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
37.59°
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Argument of Perigee
262.86°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31002
Alternative Name
Starlink 31002
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 58495U 23186Y 26200.83749898 -.00001596 00000+0 -48499-4 0 9997
2 58495 43.0020 37.5879 0001134 262.8572 97.2150 15.27580576146261
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Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, designated as STARLINK-31002 or Starlink 31002, was launched on December 3, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of SpaceX's Starlink v2 Mini constellation and serves a communication mission for its owner, SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans up to 29 meters when fully deployed. Its dry mass is 700 kg with a launch mass of 730 kg. It features a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for enhanced connectivity. The satellite is powered by solar arrays complemented by batteries and uses Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion 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.
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
29
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 6-31-23
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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