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STARLINK-31077 (58637)
COSPAR: 2023-203V | Alt Name: Starlink 31077
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 23, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58637
International Designator
2023-203V
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:34:52 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
42.34°
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Argument of Perigee
252.41°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31077
Alternative Name
Starlink 31077
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 58637U 23203V 26200.60754676 -.00003139 00000+0 -10462-3 0 9993
2 58637 43.0074 42.3353 0001268 252.4084 107.6630 15.27575393144965
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-31077, also known as Starlink 31077, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 6-32-20 payload. Launched on December 23, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 700 kg and was manufactured by SPXS in the US. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters with its equipment including Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link powered by solar arrays and batteries. It is equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box + pan shape design. The satellite's primary mission is communication.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-32-20
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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