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STARLINK-30541 (58057)
COSPAR: 2023-158G | Alt Name: Starlink 30541
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 13, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58057
International Designator
2023-158G
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:49:16 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
2.72°
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Argument of Perigee
253.48°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30541
Alternative Name
Starlink 30541
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 58057U 23158G 26200.45088404 .00000602 00000+0 31416-4 0 9993
2 58057 43.0036 2.7187 0001322 253.4769 106.5938 15.27574664153729
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30541 satellite, also known as Starlink 30541, is a communication satellite built by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on October 13, 2023, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. The satellite is configured as Starlink v2 Mini with a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. Its equipment includes a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link powered by solar arrays and batteries, and it uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite is part of the Starlink Group 6-22-07 constellation and was stabilized 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 6-22-07
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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