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STARLINK-30585 (58063)
COSPAR: 2023-158N | Alt Name: Starlink 30585
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 13, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58063
International Designator
2023-158N
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:11:30 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
1.03°
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Argument of Perigee
267.60°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30585
Alternative Name
Starlink 30585
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 58063U 23158N 26200.79966119 .00000130 00000+0 14257-4 0 9995
2 58063 43.0025 1.0348 0001479 267.5991 92.4691 15.27575177153775
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Summary
STARLINK-30585 is a communication satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 58063 and OBJECT ID 2023-158N, belonging to the Starlink V2M bus series with configuration Starlink v2 Mini. It was launched on October 13, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle and stabilized on October 14, 2023. The satellite is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans 29 meters when deployed. It carries a dry mass of 700 kg and had an initial launch mass of 730 kg. The equipment includes Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with optical inter-satellite links, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system consists of Argon ion thrusters. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration.
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 6-22-13
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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