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STARLINK-30603 (58080)
COSPAR: 2023-160F | Alt Name: Starlink 30603
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 18, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58080
International Designator
2023-160F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:53:07 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
50.95°
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Argument of Perigee
278.24°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30603
Alternative Name
Starlink 30603
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 58080U 23160F 26200.95355410 -.00000998 00000+0 -26736-4 0 9990
2 58080 43.0030 50.9546 0001108 278.2351 81.8375 15.27578151153171
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Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-30603 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-160F) is a Starlink V2M configuration built by SPXS, designed for communication purposes. Launched on October 18, 2023, from the AFETR launch site using a Falcon 9 rocket from LC40 pad, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. Equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, solar arrays, and batteries for power, its dry mass is 700 kilograms, and it had a launch mass of 730 kilograms. The payload includes Ku/Ka/E-band equipment along with an optical inter-satellite link.
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 6-23-06
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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