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STARLINK-30525 (58012)
COSPAR: 2023-153X | Alt Name: Starlink 30525
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 5, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58012
International Designator
2023-153X
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:02:25 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
42.23°
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Argument of Perigee
268.10°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30525
Alternative Name
Starlink 30525
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 58012U 23153X 26200.54334537 .00002380 00000+0 95992-4 0 9994
2 58012 43.0054 42.2305 0001242 268.0964 91.9745 15.27575714155060
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30525 satellite, also known as Starlink 30525, is a communication satellite launched on October 5, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and has a span of 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kilograms while its launch mass was 730 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it operates on solar arrays and batteries for power supply. STARLINK-30525 uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box + pan shape design. It is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and manufactured under the Starlink V2M series as part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration, contributing to the larger Starlink Group 6-21-22 mission for 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 6-21-22
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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