STARLINK-31083 (58670)

COSPAR: 2023-211D | Alt Name: Starlink 31083

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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

58670

International Designator

2023-211D

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:33:16 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

59.94°

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Argument of Perigee

259.28°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31083

Alternative Name

Starlink 31083

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58670U 23211D   26200.60644080  .00000161  00000+0  15373-4 0  9993

2 58670  43.0044  59.9357 0001305 259.2822 100.7883 15.27577041142643

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Summary

STARLINK-31083, also known as Starlink 31083, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on December 29, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite weighs approximately 730 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 700 kg. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's purpose is to enhance communication services as part of the Starlink Group 6-36-04 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.

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 6-36-04

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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