STARLINK-31050 (58546)

COSPAR: 2023-192R | Alt Name: Starlink 31050

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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

58546

International Designator

2023-192R

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:46:06 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

167.84°

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Argument of Perigee

91.43°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31050

Alternative Name

Starlink 31050

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58546U 23192R   26200.61535653  .00000443  00000+0  24269-4 0  9996

2 58546  53.1597 167.8426 0001337  91.4319 268.6837 15.34388929146211

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Summary

STARLINK-31050 is a Starlink V2M satellite configured in the Starlink v2 Mini design and was launched on December 8, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. It has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload systems for communication purposes and includes an optical inter-satellite link as part of its equipment. Its propulsion system consists of Argon ion thrusters, and it was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX).

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 7-8-16

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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