STARLINK-31086 (58626)

COSPAR: 2023-203J | Alt Name: Starlink 31086

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 23, 2023

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58626

International Designator

2023-203J

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:00:30 GMT

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Inclination

43.01°

Right Ascension

41.62°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

289.65°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31086

Alternative Name

Starlink 31086

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 58626U 23203J   26200.62535821  .00001975  00000+0  81257-4 0  9997
2 58626  43.0063  41.6167 0001854 289.6545  70.4106 15.27585085143740

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Summary
The Starlink-31086 satellite, also known as Alt Name: Starlink 31086, is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on December 23, 2023, from the LC40 pad at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. Its dimensions are 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters, featuring a Box + pan shape. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload, optical inter-satellite link, solar arrays, batteries for power supply, and Argon ion thrusters as motors. The satellite is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and its mission is focused on 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.
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 6-32-09

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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