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STARLINK-30258 (57608)
COSPAR: 2023-119G | Alt Name: Starlink 30258
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 11, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57608
International Designator
2023-119G
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:49:46 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
58.58°
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Argument of Perigee
271.69°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30258
Alternative Name
Starlink 30258
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 57608U 23119G 26200.32623757 .00000136 00000+0 14470-4 0 9996
2 57608 43.0043 58.5750 0001175 271.6913 88.3804 15.27573168163214
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-30258, also known as Starlink 30258, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. It was launched on August 11, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. It features a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms, equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities, an optical inter-satellite link, solar arrays for power generation, batteries, and Argon ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite's configuration is Starlink v2 Mini and it serves communication purposes.
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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-9-07
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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