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STARLINK-31110 (58679)
COSPAR: 2023-211N | Alt Name: Starlink 31110
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 29, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58679
International Designator
2023-211N
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:44:24 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
58.19°
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Argument of Perigee
266.20°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31110
Alternative Name
Starlink 31110
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 58679U 23211N 26200.94750382 .00000673 00000+0 33980-4 0 9994
2 58679 43.0023 58.1901 0001361 266.2005 93.8691 15.27580754142697
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-31110, also known as Starlink 31110, is a communication satellite launched on December 29, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink v2 Mini series and features a Bus model designated as Starlink V2M. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans 29 meters, weighing 730 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 700 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Power generation relies on solar arrays complemented by batteries. The propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters for maneuvering. The satellite, owned by SpaceX (SPXS), is part of the Starlink Group 6-36-13 constellation mission aimed at enhancing global 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 6-36-13
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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