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STARLINK-30615 (58092)
COSPAR: 2023-160T | Alt Name: Starlink 30615
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 18, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58092
International Designator
2023-160T
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:38:27 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
51.96°
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Argument of Perigee
276.46°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30615
Alternative Name
Starlink 30615
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 58092U 23160T 26200.86004154 .00001130 00000+0 50595-4 0 9996
2 58092 43.0039 51.9590 0001791 276.4575 83.6073 15.27575204153158
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, identified by NORAD CAT ID 58092 and OBJECT ID 2023-160T, was launched on October 18, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration, designed for communication purposes and owned by SpaceX (SPXS). It has dimensions of approximately 0.3 meters in length, with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is recorded as 700 kg, with a launch mass of 730 kg. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities and features an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. It utilizes Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box plus pan shape 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 6-23-18
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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