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STARLINK-31021 (58518)
COSPAR: 2023-191L | Alt Name: Starlink 31021
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 7, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58518
International Designator
2023-191L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:56:55 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
76.42°
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Argument of Perigee
267.38°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31021
Alternative Name
Starlink 31021
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 58518U 23191L 26200.99786106 .00001060 00000+0 48053-4 0 9999
2 58518 43.0028 76.4191 0001190 267.3753 92.6962 15.27578487145703
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-31021 satellite, also known as Starlink 31021, is a communications satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 6-33-11 payload. Launched on December 7, 2023, from AFETR Launch Pad LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle by SPXS (SpaceX), it has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries, and uses Argon ion thrusters for its propulsion system. Its dimensions include a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. The satellite's shape is described as box with pan configuration and its purpose is to provide communication services.
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 6-33-11
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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