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STARLINK-30567 (58067)
COSPAR: 2023-158S | Alt Name: Starlink 30567
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 13, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58067
International Designator
2023-158S
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:37:24 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
1.15°
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Argument of Perigee
274.21°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30567
Alternative Name
Starlink 30567
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 58067U 23158S 26200.81764338 .00000665 00000+0 33705-4 0 9993
2 58067 43.0034 1.1524 0001227 274.2129 85.8583 15.27576393153772
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-30567 satellite, also known as Starlink 30567, is a communication satellite built by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on October 13, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It operates under the configuration of Starlink v2 Mini with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when deployed. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and was launched at a mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link communication equipment, it relies on solar arrays and batteries for power and uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor system for propulsion. The mission's primary purpose is to provide global communication services.
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
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Visual Magnitude
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Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-22-17
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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