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STARLINK-30518 (58029)
COSPAR: 2023-156B | Alt Name: Starlink 30518
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NORAD ID
58029
International Designator
2023-156B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:08:59 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
186.78°
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Argument of Perigee
88.66°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30518
Alternative Name
Starlink 30518
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 58029U 23156B 26200.33957951 .00000029 00000+0 13104-4 0 9996
2 58029 53.1589 186.7768 0001294 88.6603 271.4546 15.30192189156478
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-30518 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the Starlink Group 7-4-02 payload. It was launched on October 9, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFWTR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters, indicating the deployment of solar arrays or antennas. It carries a dry mass of 700 kg and had a launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload systems and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and is powered by solar arrays complemented by batteries. The satellite's shape consists of a box structure with a pan configuration, designed and owned by SpaceX (SPXS) to provide 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 7-4-02
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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