Graveyard Orbit
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STARLINK-30158 (57438)
COSPAR: 2023-105J | Alt Name: Starlink 30158
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 24, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57438
International Designator
2023-105J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:04:49 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
235.76°
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Argument of Perigee
272.69°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30158
Alternative Name
Starlink 30158
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 57438U 23105J 26200.46168137 -.00000033 00000+0 83369-5 0 9994
2 57438 43.0006 235.7591 0001389 272.6854 87.3839 15.27573851165733
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30158 satellite, also known as Starlink 30158, is a communication satellite owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and falls under the configuration of Starlink v2 Mini. Launched on July 24, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. It carries a payload consisting of Ku/Ka/E-band equipment with an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite is equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and weighs 730 kg at launch, reducing to a dry mass of 700 kg. Its primary mission is 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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-6-09
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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