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STARLINK-30533 (58037)
COSPAR: 2023-156K | Alt Name: Starlink 30533
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58037
International Designator
2023-156K
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:39:39 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
274.41°
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Argument of Perigee
96.00°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30533
Alternative Name
Starlink 30533
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 58037U 23156K 26200.48587117 .00009627 00000+0 29572-3 0 9992
2 58037 53.1576 274.4138 0000899 96.0021 264.1084 15.34395498155237
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-30533 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-156K) is a Starlink v2 Mini communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and launched on October 9, 2023, from the AFWTR Space Launch Complex 4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, with a span of 29 meters, a dry mass of 700 kg, and a launch mass of 730 kg. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, argon ion thrusters for propulsion, solar arrays, and batteries for power. The satellite's shape consists of a box design with a pan configuration and it operates in a constellation known as Starlink Group 7-4-10, serving 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 7-4-10
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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