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STARLINK-30571 (58066)
COSPAR: 2023-158R | Alt Name: Starlink 30571
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 13, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58066
International Designator
2023-158R
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:26:18 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
1.11°
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Argument of Perigee
266.57°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30571
Alternative Name
Starlink 30571
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 58066U 23158R 26200.80993663 .00000593 00000+0 31093-4 0 9994
2 58066 43.0036 1.1089 0001332 266.5673 93.5026 15.27576497153777
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30571 satellite, also known as Starlink 30571, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 6-22-16 payload. Launched on October 13, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. The satellite weighs 730 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 700 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, argon ion thrusters for propulsion, solar arrays, and batteries for power generation. Manufactured by SPXS, it was designed for communication purposes and stabilized in space on October 14, 2023.
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 6-22-16
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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