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STARLINK-31011 (58517)
COSPAR: 2023-191K | Alt Name: Starlink 31011
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 7, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58517
International Designator
2023-191K
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:24:26 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
75.74°
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Argument of Perigee
266.98°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31011
Alternative Name
Starlink 31011
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 58517U 23191K 26201.01697716 .00001715 00000+0 71800-4 0 9993
2 58517 43.0016 75.7362 0001168 266.9845 93.0873 15.27593054145717
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Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-31011, also known as Starlink 31011, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the Starlink V2M bus type manufactured by SPXS in the US. It was launched on December 7, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans about 29 meters when fully deployed. Its dry mass is around 700 kilograms, while its launch mass was 730 kilograms. It is powered by solar arrays and batteries and equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite utilizes Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system and has a box-like shape with a pan attachment.
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 6-33-10
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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