STARLINK-30520 (58010)

COSPAR: 2023-153V | Alt Name: Starlink 30520

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 5, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58010

International Designator

2023-153V

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:13:30 GMT

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Inclination

43.01°

Right Ascension

42.29°

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Argument of Perigee

262.16°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30520

Alternative Name

Starlink 30520

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58010U 23153V   26200.55104927  .00000678  00000+0  34158-4 0  9996

2 58010  43.0061  42.2864 0001436 262.1606  97.9083 15.27579438154965

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Summary

The STARLINK-30520 satellite, also known as Starlink 30520 and part of the Starlink Group 6-21-20, was launched on October 5, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini and is manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). It measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters, weighing 730 kilograms at launch and 700 kilograms dry mass. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries to generate power. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan structure and its mission is focused on communication purposes under the ownership of SpaceX.

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

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 6-21-20

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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