STARLINK-30555 (58040)

COSPAR: 2023-156N | Alt Name: Starlink 30555

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 9, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58040

International Designator

2023-156N

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:55:45 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

273.60°

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Argument of Perigee

84.39°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30555

Alternative Name

Starlink 30555

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58040U 23156N   26200.58038875  .00002585  00000+0  87641-4 0  9997

2 58040  53.1589 273.6014 0001067  84.3940 275.7184 15.34383736155250

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-30555, also known as Starlink 30555, is part of the Starlink Group 7-4-13 and was launched on October 9, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC4E) at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This satellite has a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini with a bus type of Starlink V2M and is owned by SPXS (SpaceX). It measures 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and has a span of 29 meters. The dry mass is 700 kilograms, while the launch mass was 730 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor system and has a box plus pan shape.

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

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 7-4-13

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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