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STARLINK-30598 (58079)
COSPAR: 2023-160E | Alt Name: Starlink 30598
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 18, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58079
International Designator
2023-160E
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:56:47 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
52.77°
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Argument of Perigee
274.85°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30598
Alternative Name
Starlink 30598
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 58079U 23160E 26200.62276869 -.00000063 00000+0 72285-5 0 9995
2 58079 43.0020 52.7731 0001080 274.8532 85.2196 15.27573157153121
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30598 satellite, also known as Starlink 30598, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on October 18, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms. The satellite is part of the Starlink Group 6-23-05 payload with dimensions including a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. It features a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini and carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters. The satellite’s shape is described as "Box + pan" and it serves the purpose of communication within SpaceX's constellation network.
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
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-23-05
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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