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STARLINK-30586 (58084)
COSPAR: 2023-160K | Alt Name: Starlink 30586
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 18, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58084
International Designator
2023-160K
Epoch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:20:03 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
59.89°
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Argument of Perigee
270.34°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30586
Alternative Name
Starlink 30586
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 58084U 23160K 26199.97226022 .00000508 00000+0 27980-4 0 9996
2 58084 43.0025 59.8892 0000960 270.3394 89.7348 15.27580601152984
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30586 satellite, also known as Starlink 30586, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and launched on October 18, 2023, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) using Falcon 9 launch vehicle from Launch Pad LC40. It belongs to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration of the Starlink V2M bus series. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters, carrying a dry mass of 700 kilograms and launch mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation, it carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment as part of the Starlink Group 6-23-10 mission. The satellite's shape is described as box-shaped with a pan configuration.
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 6-23-10
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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