STARLINK-30587 (58064)

COSPAR: 2023-158P | Alt Name: Starlink 30587

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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

58064

International Designator

2023-158P

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:08:39 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

0.47°

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Argument of Perigee

261.25°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30587

Alternative Name

Starlink 30587

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58064U 23158P   26200.83934977 -.00000132  00000+0  47302-5 0  9999

2 58064  43.0043   0.4732 0001587 261.2492  98.8180 15.27571000153788

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Summary

The STARLINK-30587 satellite, also known as Starlink 30587, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on October 13, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (AFETR) at Launch Pad LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle and reached stability on October 14, 2023. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans up to 29 meters. It weighs 730 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 700 kilograms. Equipped with a Starlink v2 Mini configuration, it carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power and is propelled by Argon ion thrusters. It operates as part of the Starlink Group 6-22-14 mission managed by SpaceX.

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

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 6-22-14

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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