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STARLINK-30500 (58076)
COSPAR: 2023-160B | Alt Name: Starlink 30500
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 18, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58076
International Designator
2023-160B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:17:06 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
51.31°
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Argument of Perigee
263.77°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30500
Alternative Name
Starlink 30500
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 58076U 23160B 26200.88688390 .00000464 00000+0 26371-4 0 9994
2 58076 43.0024 51.3079 0000854 263.7709 96.3045 15.27573890153167
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30500 satellite, also known as Starlink 30500, is a communication satellite built by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on October 18, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a configuration identified as Starlink v2 Mini. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans 29 meters when deployed. It carries equipment including Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Weighing 730 kilograms at launch, the satellite's dry mass is approximately 700 kg. The propulsion system employs Argon ion thrusters for maneuverability. Its primary mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 6-23-02 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 6-23-02
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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