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STARLINK-31028 (58516)
COSPAR: 2023-191J | Alt Name: Starlink 31028
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 7, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58516
International Designator
2023-191J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:48:27 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
79.45°
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Argument of Perigee
266.79°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31028
Alternative Name
Starlink 31028
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 58516U 23191J 26200.36698500 .00000140 00000+0 14597-4 0 9992
2 58516 43.0019 79.4501 0000919 266.7856 93.2890 15.27576157145613
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite identified by NORAD_CAT_ID 58516 and OBJECT_ID 2023-191J is a Starlink V2M configuration satellite named STARLINK-31028, also known as Starlink 31028. Launched on December 7, 2023, from the LC40 launch pad at AFETR using a Falcon 9 rocket, this US-based communication satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. Equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and powered by solar arrays and batteries, the satellite weighs 730 kilograms at launch and carries a dry mass of 700 kilograms. Its payload includes Ku/Ka/E-band equipment along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The manufacturer is SpaceX (SPXS), and it operates in orbit for its intended mission.
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 6-33-09
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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