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STARLINK-31137 (58686)
COSPAR: 2023-211V | Alt Name: Starlink 31137
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 29, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58686
International Designator
2023-211V
Epoch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:41:39 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
63.88°
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Argument of Perigee
265.65°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31137
Alternative Name
Starlink 31137
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 58686U 23211V 26199.98726840 .00007055 00000+0 26560-3 0 9991
2 58686 43.0007 63.8843 0001382 265.6538 94.4155 15.27585332142545
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-31137 is a communication satellite, designated 2023-211V and part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the Starlink V2M bus series. Launched on December 29, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this spacecraft was manufactured by SPXS and is owned by the same entity. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters with its equipment including Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link. The dry mass is 700 kg while its launch mass was 730 kg. Equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power, it uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Its shape consists of a box design with additional panel configurations.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-36-20
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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