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STARLINK-31004 (58528)
COSPAR: 2023-191W | Alt Name: Starlink 31004
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 7, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58528
International Designator
2023-191W
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:54:05 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
75.88°
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Argument of Perigee
336.29°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31004
Alternative Name
Starlink 31004
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 58528U 23191W 26201.03756470 -.00000461 00000+0 -72388-5 0 9992
2 58528 43.0039 75.8781 0000376 336.2853 23.7981 15.27566922145714
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-31004 satellite, also known as Starlink 31004, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on December 7, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has a box-like shape with a span of 29 meters, length of 0.3 meters, and diameter of 4.1 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its dry mass is 700 kg, while its launch mass was 730 kg. The satellite uses Argon ion thrusters as propulsion and operates within the Starlink v2 Mini configuration to enhance internet connectivity globally.
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 6-33-21
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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