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STARLINK-30562 (58033)
COSPAR: 2023-156F | Alt Name: Starlink 30562
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NORAD ID
58033
International Designator
2023-156F
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:37:17 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
272.43°
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Argument of Perigee
91.39°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30562
Alternative Name
Starlink 30562
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 58033U 23156F 26201.19256035 .00000365 00000+0 24447-4 0 9996
2 58033 53.1593 272.4314 0001080 91.3938 268.7187 15.30190429155321
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30562 satellite, also known as Starlink 30562 and part of the Starlink Group 7-4-06 payload, was launched on October 9, 2023 from SLC4E at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a bus configuration of Starlink V2M and measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kilograms, and it was manufactured by SPXS for communication purposes. Its equipment includes Ku/Ka/E-band payload systems along with an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. It utilizes Argon ion thrusters as its motor system and has a box plus pan shape design. The satellite is owned by SPXS and operates in orbit since its launch date.
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 7-4-06
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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