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STARLINK-31075 (58594)
COSPAR: 2023-200F | Alt Name: Starlink 31075
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 19, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58594
International Designator
2023-200F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:22:52 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
141.88°
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Argument of Perigee
273.60°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31075
Alternative Name
Starlink 31075
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 58594U 23200F 26200.89088205 -.00000163 00000+0 35851-5 0 9995
2 58594 43.0043 141.8765 0001188 273.5957 86.4758 15.27574591143838
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-31075 satellite, identified by NORAD CAT ID 58594 and OBJECT ID 2023-200F, is a part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on December 19, 2023, from AFETR Launch Site at LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 700 kg and was launched with a total mass of 730 kg. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Its power system consists of solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's primary mission is communication, and it has the SHAPE attribute 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.
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 6-34-06
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
Map
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