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STARLINK-31016 (58548)
COSPAR: 2023-192T | Alt Name: Starlink 31016
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58548
International Designator
2023-192T
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:39:54 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
166.24°
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Argument of Perigee
76.05°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31016
Alternative Name
Starlink 31016
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 58548U 23192T 26201.27771470 .00001115 00000+0 44133-4 0 9999
2 58548 53.1618 166.2422 0001265 76.0505 284.0638 15.34394655146294
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-31016 satellite, also known as Starlink 31016, is a communication satellite under the Starlink Group 7-8-18 payload and part of the Starlink V2M series with configuration Starlink v2 Mini. It was launched on December 8, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters with solar arrays providing power, supplemented by batteries. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload for communication along with an optical inter-satellite link. Equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, the satellite has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms. Owned and manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), this satellite is designed to support global 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 7-8-18
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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