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STARLINK-30576 (58065)
COSPAR: 2023-158Q | Alt Name: Starlink 30576
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 13, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58065
International Designator
2023-158Q
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:36:25 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
0.62°
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Argument of Perigee
263.81°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30576
Alternative Name
Starlink 30576
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 58065U 23158Q 26200.85862890 -.00000283 00000+0 -77162-6 0 9992
2 58065 43.0026 0.6230 0001351 263.8137 96.2561 15.27566781153783
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Summary
The STARLINK-30576 satellite, also known as Starlink 30576, is a Starlink v2 Mini configuration spacecraft manufactured by SPXS in the United States. It was launched on October 13, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle and stabilized by October 14, 2023. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters, featuring solar arrays and batteries for power supply. It has a launch mass of 730 kg and a dry mass of 700 kg, equipped with Argon ion thrusters as motors and an unspecified ADCS system. Its payload includes a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link. The satellite's purpose is communication, operating within the Starlink Group 6-22-15 constellation.
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 6-22-15
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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