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STARLINK-31046 (58552)
COSPAR: 2023-192X | Alt Name: Starlink 31046
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58552
International Designator
2023-192X
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:04:19 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
166.64°
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Argument of Perigee
95.54°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31046
Alternative Name
Starlink 31046
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 58552U 23192X 26200.87800446 -.00000055 00000+0 95081-5 0 9997
2 58552 53.1598 166.6370 0001170 95.5428 264.5708 15.34392567146254
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-31046 satellite, also known as Starlink 31046, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and launched on December 8, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a configuration called Starlink v2 Mini with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter, featuring an extended span of 29 meters when its components are fully deployed. The satellite weighs 700 kilograms dry and was launched at a mass of 730 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries, and uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion.
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 7-8-22
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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