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STARLINK-31071 (58602)
COSPAR: 2023-200P | Alt Name: Starlink 31071
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 19, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58602
International Designator
2023-200P
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:59:55 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
342.64°
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Argument of Perigee
263.64°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31071
Alternative Name
Starlink 31071
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 58602U 23200P 26200.79161743 .00001461 00000+0 62604-4 0 9999
2 58602 43.0033 342.6358 0001132 263.6409 96.4314 15.27585324145698
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, designated STARLINK-31071 or Starlink 31071, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS) and was launched on December 19, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 launch pad using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters when fully deployed. It has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms, equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power. Its payload includes a Ku/Ka/E-band communication system along with an optical inter-satellite link. The satellite is stabilized using Argon ion thrusters and has a box-shaped body with solar panels.
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 6-34-14
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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