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STARLINK-30579 (58061)
COSPAR: 2023-158L | Alt Name: Starlink 30579
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 13, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58061
International Designator
2023-158L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:09:30 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
335.41°
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Argument of Perigee
261.48°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30579
Alternative Name
Starlink 30579
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 58061U 23158L 26200.75660602 -.00003859 00000+0 -13076-3 0 9997
2 58061 43.0072 335.4059 0001753 261.4755 98.5898 15.27581212154060
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Summary
The STARLINK-30579 satellite, also known as Starlink 30579, is a communication spacecraft belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 6-22-11 payload. Launched on October 13, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (AFETR) by SpaceX using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it became stable in orbit on October 14, 2023. The satellite measures approximately 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and has an operational span of 29 meters. Weighing 730 kg at launch (with a dry mass of 700 kg), it is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Solar arrays and batteries provide power to the satellite, which was manufactured by SpaceX for communication purposes as part of their constellation efforts.
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 6-22-11
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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