STARLINK-31129 (58624)

COSPAR: 2023-203G | Alt Name: Starlink 31129

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 23, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58624

International Designator

2023-203G

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:25:35 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

40.73°

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Argument of Perigee

275.08°

Period

94.26 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31129

Alternative Name

Starlink 31129

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58624U 23203G   26200.85110193  .00023238  00000+0  85025-3 0  9993

2 58624  42.9981  40.7290 0000957 275.0753  84.9989 15.27621235143775

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Summary

The satellite identified by NORAD_CAT_ID 58624 and OBJECT_ID 2023-203G, known as STARLINK-31129 or Starlink 31129, is a Starlink V2M spacecraft with the Starlink v2 Mini configuration. It was launched on December 23, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length, has a diameter of 4.1 meters, and spans up to 29 meters when deployed. It weighs 730 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 700 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The mission is focused on communication purposes.

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

Dry Mass

700

Launch Mass

730

Shape

Box + pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

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Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 6-32-07

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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