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STARLINK-30561 (58032)
COSPAR: 2023-156E | Alt Name: Starlink 30561
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58032
International Designator
2023-156E
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:27:17 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
186.67°
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Argument of Perigee
76.12°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30561
Alternative Name
Starlink 30561
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 58032U 23156E 26200.35228485 .00000106 00000+0 14289-4 0 9996
2 58032 53.1614 186.6733 0001534 76.1188 283.9985 15.34385469156473
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite identified by NORAD_CAT_ID 58032 and OBJECT_ID 2023-156E is named STARLINK-30561 or Starlink 30561, part of the Starlink Group 7-4-05. It was launched on October 9, 2023, from AFWTR (SLC4E) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle by SPXS for communication purposes. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries, and maneuvered using Argon ion thrusters. Its dry mass is 700 kg, and it had a launch mass of 730 kg. The satellite's shape is described as box with a panel design, and its configuration is Starlink v2 Mini.
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 7-4-05
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
Map
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