STARLINK-31094 (58593)

COSPAR: 2023-200E | Alt Name: Starlink 31094

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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

58593

International Designator

2023-200E

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:02:35 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

146.47°

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Argument of Perigee

264.57°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31094

Alternative Name

Starlink 31094

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

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Latest TLEs

1 58593U 23200E   26200.12680493  .00000471  00000+0  26654-4 0  9998

2 58593  43.0022 146.4667 0001239 264.5720  95.4990 15.27577302143719

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Summary

STARLINK-31094 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the ownership of SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on December 19, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg, and it was launched with a total mass of 730 kg. It features a Ku/Ka/E-band payload complemented by optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes. The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power and is equipped with Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The shape of the satellite is described as "Box + pan."

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 6-34-05

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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