STARLINK-31032 (58535)

COSPAR: 2023-192E | Alt Name: Starlink 31032

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 8, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58535

International Designator

2023-192E

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:28:26 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

166.04°

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Argument of Perigee

95.03°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31032

Alternative Name

Starlink 31032

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58535U 23192E   26200.89474638  .00000067  00000+0  13118-4 0  9992

2 58535  53.1589 166.0360 0001673  95.0312 265.0882 15.34389458146268

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Summary

STARLINK-31032 is a Starlink v2 Mini satellite, classified under the BUS type Starlink V2M and operated by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on December 8, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it weighs 730 kg at launch with a dry mass of 700 kg. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload technology and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its power source includes solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion system uses Argon ion thrusters for orbital maneuvering.

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

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 7-8-05

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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