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STARLINK-30582 (58059)
COSPAR: 2023-158J | Alt Name: Starlink 30582
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 13, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58059
International Designator
2023-158J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:06:47 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
2.27°
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Argument of Perigee
270.17°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30582
Alternative Name
Starlink 30582
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 58059U 23158J 26200.50471823 -.00000995 00000+0 -26632-4 0 9993
2 58059 43.0065 2.2661 0001556 270.1659 89.9015 15.27564363153734
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30582 satellite, also known as Starlink 30582, is a communication satellite designed under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink V2M bus series. Launched on October 13, 2023, from AFETR LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, with a span of 29 meters. The satellite weighs 730 kg at launch and 700 kg dry. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system utilizes Argon ion thrusters, and it was stabilized on October 14, 2023. The satellite's manufacturer and owner are SpaceX (SPXS).
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 6-22-09
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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