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STARLINK-31104 (58672)
COSPAR: 2023-211F | Alt Name: Starlink 31104
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 29, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58672
International Designator
2023-211F
Epoch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:00:44 GMT
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Inclination
42.99°
Right Ascension
44.20°
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Argument of Perigee
270.36°
Period
92.32 min
Mean Motion
15.60 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31104
Alternative Name
Starlink 31104
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 58672U 23211F 26199.58384508 .00028059 00000+0 33908-3 0 9994
2 58672 42.9889 44.1975 0026521 270.3562 89.4262 15.59736354144010
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-31104 satellite, also known as Starlink 31104, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on December 29, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it weighs 730 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 700 kilograms. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters, featuring a box plus pan shape. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and is part of the Starlink Group 6-36-06 mission, aimed at enhancing global internet connectivity.
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 6-36-06
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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