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STARLINK-31133 (58622)
COSPAR: 2023-203E | Alt Name: Starlink 31133
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 23, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58622
International Designator
2023-203E
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:18:11 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
42.25°
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Argument of Perigee
283.84°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31133
Alternative Name
Starlink 31133
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 58622U 23203E 26200.59596461 .00000258 00000+0 18886-4 0 9997
2 58622 43.0010 42.2533 0000900 283.8421 76.2331 15.27573099143737
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-31133 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-203E) is a Starlink V2M satellite configured as part of the Starlink v2 Mini constellation, manufactured by SpaceX and owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on December 23, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this communication satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans up to 29 meters when its components are fully extended. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and launched at a total mass of 730 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities, an optical inter-satellite link, solar arrays for power generation, batteries, and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Its primary mission is to facilitate communication services as part of the Starlink Group 6-32-05 constellation.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-32-05
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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