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STARLINK-30568 (58051)
COSPAR: 2023-158A | Alt Name: Starlink 30568
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 13, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58051
International Designator
2023-158A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:48:30 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
1.23°
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Argument of Perigee
264.62°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30568
Alternative Name
Starlink 30568
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 58051U 23158A 26200.82535675 .00000304 00000+0 20572-4 0 9995
2 58051 43.0058 1.2261 0001365 264.6181 95.4515 15.27573145153767
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30568 satellite, also known as Starlink 30568, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX) and part of the Starlink Group 6-22-01 payload configuration. It was launched on October 13, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters, featuring a Box + pan shape. It is equipped with an Argon ion thruster motor system and solar arrays for power generation alongside batteries. Its dry mass is 700 kg while its launch mass was 730 kg. The satellite's payload includes Ku/Ka/E-band communication equipment and optical inter-satellite links, intended to support high-speed internet services as part of SpaceX’s global communications network. It achieved a stable orbit on October 14, 2023.
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 6-22-01
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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