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STARLINK-30560 (58038)
COSPAR: 2023-156L | Alt Name: Starlink 30560
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58038
International Designator
2023-156L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:23:16 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
183.98°
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Argument of Perigee
101.95°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30560
Alternative Name
Starlink 30560
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 58038U 23156L 26200.34949397 -.00000579 00000+0 -74438-5 0 9992
2 58038 53.1584 183.9834 0000724 101.9536 258.1546 15.30181840156460
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30560 satellite, also known as Starlink 30560, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 7-4-11 payload. Launched on October 9, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities along with an optical inter-satellite link and uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. It features Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system, contributing to its operational efficiency in space. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), it serves a communication mission from the United States.
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 7-4-11
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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