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STARLINK-31082 (58606)
COSPAR: 2023-200T | Alt Name: Starlink 31082
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 19, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58606
International Designator
2023-200T
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:20:09 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
142.41°
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Argument of Perigee
261.85°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31082
Alternative Name
Starlink 31082
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 58606U 23200T 26200.84733313 .00000454 00000+0 26034-4 0 9995
2 58606 43.0025 142.4074 0001377 261.8522 98.2174 15.27580496143823
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, named STARLINK-31082 or Starlink 31082, was launched on December 19, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and has a length of 0.3 meters, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and was manufactured by SPXS for communication purposes. Its equipment includes Ku/Ka/E-band payload with an optical inter-satellite link powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite is equipped with Argon ion thrusters and has a box plus pan shape. Owned by SpaceX, it is part of the Starlink Group 6-34-18 payload mission.
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 6-34-18
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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