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STARLINK-30527 (58007)
COSPAR: 2023-153S | Alt Name: Starlink 30527
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 5, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58007
International Designator
2023-153S
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:33:30 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
175.27°
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Argument of Perigee
269.07°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30527
Alternative Name
Starlink 30527
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 58007U 23153S 26200.27327491 .00000095 00000+0 12983-4 0 9999
2 58007 43.0023 175.2662 0001416 269.0743 90.9946 15.27573681157584
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30527 satellite, also known as Starlink 30527 and identified by NORAD CAT ID 58007, was launched on October 5, 2023, from the LC40 launch pad at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft, manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), is part of the Starlink Group 6-21-17 and falls under the configuration of Starlink v2 Mini with a BUS type of Starlink V2M. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kilograms and its launch mass was 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it serves a communication mission. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, while propulsion is handled by Argon ion thrusters. The satellite's shape consists of a box design with panels extending out.
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 6-21-17
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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