STARLINK-31096 (58592)

COSPAR: 2023-200D | Alt Name: Starlink 31096

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 19, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58592

International Designator

2023-200D

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:30:53 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

142.33°

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Argument of Perigee

168.01°

Period

93.60 min

Mean Motion

15.38 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31096

Alternative Name

Starlink 31096

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58592U 23200D   26200.27145344  .00044066  00000+0  11347-2 0  9993

2 58592  42.9954 142.3335 0014960 168.0111 192.1104 15.38406892143779

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Summary

The Starlink V2M satellite, designated as STARLINK-31096 or Starlink 31096, is a communication satellite built by SPXS and launched on December 19, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 (LC40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This satellite features a "Box + pan" shape with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters. It has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload for communication, it also includes an optical inter-satellite link. The satellite's propulsion system utilizes Argon ion thrusters, while its power supply comes from solar arrays and batteries.

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 6-34-04

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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