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STARLINK-31064 (58631)
COSPAR: 2023-203P | Alt Name: Starlink 31064
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 23, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58631
International Designator
2023-203P
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:47:03 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
45.84°
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Argument of Perigee
263.76°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31064
Alternative Name
Starlink 31064
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 58631U 23203P 26200.61601419 .00002150 00000+0 87617-4 0 9991
2 58631 43.0043 45.8352 0001375 263.7646 96.3049 15.27590369144867
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-31064 satellite, designated by NORAD as 58631 and identified under OBJECT_ID as 2023-203P, is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration series manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on December 23, 2023, from Launch Pad LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. It weighs 730 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 700 kilograms and is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor system and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its primary mission is to provide communication services, and it has a box plus pan shape.
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 6-32-14
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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