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STARLINK-31074 (58601)
COSPAR: 2023-200N | Alt Name: Starlink 31074
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 19, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58601
International Designator
2023-200N
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:57:57 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
145.66°
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Argument of Perigee
266.45°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31074
Alternative Name
Starlink 31074
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 58601U 23200N 26200.24857955 .00000589 00000+0 30936-4 0 9998
2 58601 43.0028 145.6565 0001476 266.4512 93.6171 15.27577566143731
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-31074 satellite, also known as Starlink 31074, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the Starlink V2M bus. Launched on December 19, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 700 kg and was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It measures approximately 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and its solar arrays span 29 meters to provide power alongside batteries. For maneuvering, it uses Argon ion thrusters. This satellite forms part of the Starlink Group 6-34-13 payload for enhancing communication services.
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 6-34-13
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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