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STARLINK-31058 (58677)
COSPAR: 2023-211L | Alt Name: Starlink 31058
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 29, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58677
International Designator
2023-211L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:48:04 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
60.01°
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Argument of Perigee
260.66°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31058
Alternative Name
Starlink 31058
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 58677U 23211L 26200.61672212 .00000091 00000+0 12830-4 0 9996
2 58677 43.0026 60.0086 0001232 260.6580 99.4133 15.27575419142647
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-31058 is a Starlink V2M satellite, officially named "Starlink 31058" under the Starlink Group 6-36-11 mission, launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on December 29, 2023. It was deployed from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has a configuration known as "Starlink v2 Mini," with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters, spanning up to 29 meters when fully deployed. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays paired with batteries for power supply, the satellite has a launch mass of 730 kg and a dry mass of 700 kg. The mission's primary purpose is 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.
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 6-36-11
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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