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STARLINK-30613 (58077)
COSPAR: 2023-160C | Alt Name: Starlink 30613
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 18, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58077
International Designator
2023-160C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:00:26 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
54.59°
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Argument of Perigee
275.82°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30613
Alternative Name
Starlink 30613
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 58077U 23160C 26200.29197888 -.00000250 00000+0 44243-6 0 9991
2 58077 43.0010 54.5928 0000898 275.8242 84.2507 15.27576299153081
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30613 satellite, also known as Starlink 30613, is a communication satellite based on the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on October 18, 2023. It was deployed using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (AFETR). The satellite measures approximately 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans 29 meters when fully extended, including its solar arrays. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms, and it had an initial launch mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment, the satellite uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and relies on solar power with battery storage. The purpose of this satellite is to enhance global communication services as part of SpaceX's Starlink 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 6-23-03
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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