STARLINK-31121 (58685)

COSPAR: 2023-211U | Alt Name: Starlink 31121

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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

58685

International Designator

2023-211U

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:56:21 GMT

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Inclination

43.01°

Right Ascension

57.70°

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Argument of Perigee

271.45°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31121

Alternative Name

Starlink 31121

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 58685U 23211U   26200.99747381 -.00000046  00000+0  78464-5 0  9993

2 58685  43.0057  57.7038 0001508 271.4549  88.6130 15.27575674142708

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Summary

STARLINK-31121 is a Starlink V2M satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration, manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on December 29, 2023, from Launch Pad LC40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and has a span of 29 meters due to its solar arrays. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms, and it had a launch mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite utilizes argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. The purpose of this communication satellite is to provide internet services as part of the Starlink Group 6-36-19 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 6-36-19

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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