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STARLINK-30554 (58048)
COSPAR: 2023-156W | Alt Name: Starlink 30554
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58048
International Designator
2023-156W
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:40:57 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
275.85°
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Argument of Perigee
1.02°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30554
Alternative Name
Starlink 30554
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 58048U 23156W 26200.48677755 -.00003730 00000+0 -11392-3 0 9994
2 58048 53.1585 275.8544 0000425 1.0181 359.0821 15.30187431155160
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30554 satellite, also known as Starlink 30554 and designated as OBJECT_ID 2023-156W, is a part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the broader Starlink V2M series. Launched on October 9, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E by SpaceX using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it serves communication purposes. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. It weighs 700 kilograms dry and had an initial launch mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload, optical inter-satellite link, and solar arrays for power, the satellite uses Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), it operates within a communication mission framework.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 7-4-21
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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