STARLINK-30566 (58054)

COSPAR: 2023-158D | Alt Name: Starlink 30566

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 13, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58054

International Designator

2023-158D

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:19:44 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

0.53°

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Argument of Perigee

269.57°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30566

Alternative Name

Starlink 30566

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58054U 23158D   26200.84704719 -.00015490  00000+0 -55462-3 0  9996

2 58054  43.0003   0.5338 0001389 269.5687  90.5006 15.27575134153781

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Summary

The satellite STARLINK-30566, also known as Starlink 30566, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink Group 6-22-04 and was launched on October 13, 2023. It has a configuration of Starlink v2 Mini with dimensions including a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its dry mass is 700 kg and it was launched with a total mass of 730 kg using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from LC40 at AFETR (Cape Canaveral Space Force Station). The satellite's propulsion system consists of Argon ion thrusters, and its power comes from solar arrays and batteries. It was built by SPXS (SpaceX) for communication purposes in orbit since 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.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.3

Diameter

4.1

Span

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 6-22-04

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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