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STARLINK-30514 (58028)
COSPAR: 2023-156A | Alt Name: Starlink 30514
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NORAD ID
58028
International Designator
2023-156A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
184.33°
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Argument of Perigee
96.77°
Period
93.90 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30514
Alternative Name
Starlink 30514
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 58028U 23156A 26200.83335647 .00053138 00000+0 16168-2 0 9992
2 58028 53.1589 184.3274 0001392 96.7715 181.1138 15.33524914 5741
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30514 satellite, also known as Starlink 30514, is a communication satellite developed by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on October 9, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base using the 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 weighs 700 kilograms when dry and had an initial mass of 730 kilograms upon launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities, optical inter-satellite links, solar arrays, batteries, and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, the satellite is part of the Starlink Group 7-4-01 mission to provide communication services. Its configuration follows the Starlink v2 Mini design, making it a component of SpaceX's larger constellation project aimed at global internet coverage.
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 7-4-01
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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