STARLINK-31144 (58682)

COSPAR: 2023-211R | Alt Name: Starlink 31144

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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

58682

International Designator

2023-211R

Epoch

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:44:18 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

63.58°

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Argument of Perigee

273.67°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31144

Alternative Name

Starlink 31144

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58682U 23211R   26199.94743830 -.00000024  00000+0  86478-5 0  9997

2 58682  43.0035  63.5836 0001271 273.6740  86.3966 15.27577005142540

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Summary

The Starlink-31144 satellite, identified by NORAD_CAT_ID 58682 and OBJECT_ID 2023-211R, is a part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration. Launched on December 29, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from LC40, this satellite has a bus type of Starlink V2M and operates under SpaceX's ownership for communication purposes. Its dimensions are 0.3 meters in length, with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. The dry mass is 700 kg, while its launch mass was 730 kg. It features an Argon ion thruster system and solar arrays with batteries for power supply. Its payload includes Ku/Ka/E-band communication equipment along with an optical inter-satellite link.

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

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 6-36-16

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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