STARLINK-31128 (58669)

COSPAR: 2023-211C | Alt Name: Starlink 31128

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 29, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58669

International Designator

2023-211C

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:27:49 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

57.87°

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Argument of Perigee

263.92°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31128

Alternative Name

Starlink 31128

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58669U 23211C   26201.01932003 -.00000079  00000+0  66454-5 0  9998

2 58669  43.0008  57.8670 0001151 263.9247  96.1474 15.27573994142702

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Summary

STARLINK-31128 is a communication satellite under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration, launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on December 29, 2023. The launch took place at LC40, AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. It measures 0.3 meters in length, with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite utilizes Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and has the mission to provide 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

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 6-36-03

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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