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STARLINK-31013 (58526)
COSPAR: 2023-191U | Alt Name: Starlink 31013
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 7, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58526
International Designator
2023-191U
Epoch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:44:13 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
105.32°
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Argument of Perigee
180.15°
Period
95.31 min
Mean Motion
15.11 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31013
Alternative Name
Starlink 31013
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 58526U 23191U 26199.94737628 .00010373 00000+0 62398-3 0 9999
2 58526 42.9992 105.3209 0008367 180.1516 179.9328 15.10890978145275
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Summary
STARLINK-31013, also known as Starlink 31013, is a communication satellite launched on December 7, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. It weighs 730 kilograms at launch and 700 kilograms dry mass. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it is part of the Starlink Group 6-33-19 mission. The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and Argon ion thrusters as motors. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), 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 6-33-19
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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