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STARLINK-30522 (58008)
COSPAR: 2023-153T | Alt Name: Starlink 30522
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 5, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58008
International Designator
2023-153T
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:03:26 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
44.35°
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Argument of Perigee
271.66°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30522
Alternative Name
Starlink 30522
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 58008U 23153T 26200.25238801 -.00000626 00000+0 -13228-4 0 9999
2 58008 43.0032 44.3481 0001328 271.6565 88.4135 15.27574455155011
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Summary
The Starlink-30522 satellite, also known as Starlink 30522, was launched on October 5, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of SpaceX’s Starlink v2 Mini constellation and has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. The satellite, manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), weighs approximately 730 kilograms at launch and features an Argon ion thruster propulsion system for orbital adjustments. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities along with optical inter-satellite links and solar arrays for power generation. 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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-21-18
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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