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STARLINK-31065 (58627)
COSPAR: 2023-203K | Alt Name: Starlink 31065
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 23, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58627
International Designator
2023-203K
Epoch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:35:36 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
45.40°
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Argument of Perigee
261.14°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31065
Alternative Name
Starlink 31065
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 58627U 23203K 26199.98306691 .00001020 00000+0 46581-4 0 9997
2 58627 43.0013 45.3968 0001245 261.1390 98.9321 15.27578848143645
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Summary
STARLINK-31065 is a communication satellite designated by its NORAD catalog ID 58627 and OBJECT_ID 2023-203K, part of the Starlink V2M constellation with the configuration Starlink v2 Mini. Launched on December 23, 2023, from the LC40 launch pad at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle by SpaceX (SPXS), it has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload, optical inter-satellite link, solar arrays, batteries for power, and uses Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system. Its shape consists of a box with a pan design and it serves the purpose of communication as part of the Starlink Group 6-32-10 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 6-32-10
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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