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STARLINK-31008 (58636)
COSPAR: 2023-203U | Alt Name: Starlink 31008
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 23, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58636
International Designator
2023-203U
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:09:56 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
42.76°
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Argument of Perigee
270.98°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31008
Alternative Name
Starlink 31008
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 58636U 23203U 26200.54856816 .00000245 00000+0 18412-4 0 9991
2 58636 43.0042 42.7591 0001164 270.9789 89.0929 15.27574679144958
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-31008 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under SpaceX's (SPXS) ownership and manufacturing. It was launched on December 23, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters, with a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite's propulsion system consists of Argon ion thrusters, and it relies on solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Its shape is described as "Box + pan," but additional details such as its color or specific frequencies used are not provided in the given data.
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 6-32-19
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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