STARLINK-31123 (58775)

COSPAR: 2024-011L | Alt Name: Starlink 31123

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 14, 2024

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58775

International Designator

2024-011L

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:10:48 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

117.12°

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Argument of Perigee

70.50°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-31123

Alternative Name

Starlink 31123

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58775U 24011L   26201.09084256  .00003754  00000+0  12216-3 0  9998

2 58775  53.1594 117.1161 0001246  70.4980 289.6157 15.34409556 13813

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Summary

The STARLINK-31123 satellite, also known as Starlink 31123, is a communication satellite from the Starlink v2 Mini configuration series manufactured by SPXS and owned by SPXS. It was launched on January 14, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload with an optical inter-satellite link and is equipped with Argon ion thrusters for maneuvering. The spacecraft features solar arrays and batteries for power generation and has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms. Its mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 7-10-11 constellation.

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 7-10-11

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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