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STARLINK-30570 (58095)
COSPAR: 2023-160W | Alt Name: Starlink 30570
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 18, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58095
International Designator
2023-160W
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:54:56 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
52.76°
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Argument of Perigee
285.40°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30570
Alternative Name
Starlink 30570
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 58095U 23160W 26200.62148192 .00002368 00000+0 95626-4 0 9992
2 58095 43.0040 52.7556 0001349 285.4001 74.6701 15.27558891153125
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-30570 is a Starlink V2M satellite configured for Starlink v2 Mini and was launched on October 18, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when fully deployed. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kilograms with a launch mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload for communication purposes, it also features an optical inter-satellite link. Power supply comes from solar arrays and batteries, while propulsion is achieved through Argon ion thrusters. The satellite was manufactured by SPXS and operated under the Starlink Group 6-23-21 mission for communication services.
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 6-23-21
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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