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STARLINK-31015 (58521)
COSPAR: 2023-191P | Alt Name: Starlink 31015
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 7, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58521
International Designator
2023-191P
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:46:36 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
79.45°
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Argument of Perigee
270.06°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31015
Alternative Name
Starlink 31015
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 58521U 23191P 26200.36570108 .00008085 00000+0 30295-3 0 9999
2 58521 42.9995 79.4496 0001089 270.0596 90.0131 15.27583325145585
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Summary
The STARLINK-31015 satellite, also known as Starlink 31015, is a communication satellite built by SPXS and launched on December 7, 2023, from the AFETR launch site using Falcon 9 at LC40. It belongs to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the BUS type Starlink V2M. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters. It features a dry mass of 700 kilograms and launched with a total mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power. Its shape is described as box-shaped with a pan configuration, and it operates under the Starlink Group 6-33-14 payload category for communication purposes.
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 6-33-14
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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