STARLINK-31056 (58550)

COSPAR: 2023-192V | Alt Name: Starlink 31056

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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

58550

International Designator

2023-192V

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:34:58 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

169.47°

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Argument of Perigee

68.59°

Period

93.87 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31056

Alternative Name

Starlink 31056

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58550U 23192V   26200.64928722  .00057469  00000+0  17195-2 0  9995

2 58550  53.1615 169.4742 0001024  68.5853 291.5259 15.34022498146193

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Summary

The Starlink-31056 satellite, also known as Starlink 31056, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on December 8, 2023, from the AFWTR Space Launch Complex 4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink Group 7-8-20 constellation and has a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini. The satellite's dimensions include a length of 0.3 meters, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. It has a launch mass of 730 kg and a dry mass of 700 kg. Equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it also features Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation.

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 7-8-20

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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